Amino Acids Missing Their Nitrogen Component Are Converted to _____

question 65

Multiple Choice

Amino acids missing their nitrogen component are converted to _____ that can then be used to form energy.

• A)glucose (only)
• B)glycogen (only)
• C)fat (only)
• D)glucose or glycogen
• E)glucose or fat

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

Somatic Nervous System

This system is part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that activates the "fight or flight" response during perceived threats.

Stress

A feeling of emotional or physical tension that can come from any event or thought that makes one feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.