Protein Catabolism Is an Impractical Source of Quick Energy Because

question 42

Multiple Choice

Protein catabolism is an impractical source of quick energy because

• A) the major byproduct is hydrogen, which cells cannot use for energy.
• B) proteins are unimportant to cellular homeostasis.
• C) the body cannot synthesize any of the amino acids, which it needs.
• D) proteins are catabolized much too easily, resulting in homeostatic imbalance.
• E) proteins are more difficult to catabolize than are complex carbohydrates or lipids.

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