Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Why Proteins Are

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes why proteins are metabolized when calories are severely reduced?

• A) Actually, fats are metabolized during a starvation diet, not proteins.
• B) Proteins have the highest energy content per gram of any of the biomolecules.
• C) Proteins contain amino acids, which fuel the brain.
• D) Glycogen is a type of protein.
• E) There is a metabolic pathway in which glucose can be made from protein.

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