When Cells Break Down Proteins, the Main Waste Product Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

When cells break down proteins, the main waste product is

• A) acetic acid.
• B) phosphoric acid.
• C) amino acids.
• D) carbon dioxide.
• E) urea.

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Definitions:

Dura Mater

The tough outermost membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, offering protection.

Subarachnoid Space

The interval between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater surrounding the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Filum Terminale

The filum terminale is a thin, fibrous tissue extension from the lower end of the spinal cord, anchoring the spinal cord to the coccyx and stabilizing it within the spinal column.