On a Diet Consisting of Nothing but Protein, Which of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

On a diet consisting of nothing but protein, which of the following is the most likely outcome?

• A)loss of weight because amino acids cannot be used for the synthesis of fat
• B)muscle gain because the amino acids will go directly into building muscle
• C)tiredness because amino acids cannot be used to generate energy
• D)excretion of more nitrogenous (ammonia-derived) wastes than with a more balanced diet

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