Which of the Following Pairs of Nutrients Contribute Most of the Energy

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of nutrients contribute most of the energy needed for physical activity?

• A) protein and fat
• B) carbohydrate and vitamins
• C) vitamins and protein
• D) fat and carbohydrate

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Definitions:

Proteosomes

Complexes in cells that degrade and recycle damaged or unneeded proteins.

Posttranslational Regulation Mechanism

Processes that modify a protein's function after it has been synthesized, impacting its activity, localization, or stability.

Proteolytic Processing

The enzymatic cleavage of protein precursors to form their active or mature states, a critical process in cellular regulation.

Chemical Modification

The alteration of a chemical compound's structure to change its properties or activity, often used in pharmaceuticals and materials science.