Which of the Following Statements Relative to Protein Metabolism Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relative to protein metabolism is false?

• A) excess protein may be converted to glucose in the body
• B) the liver is a critical center for the control of amino acid metabolism
• C) essential amino acids can be formed in the liver from carbohydrate and nitrogen from non-essential amino acids
• D) excess protein may be converted to fat in the body
• E) urea is a waste product of protein metabolism

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