When Protein Consumption Is in Excess of Body Needs and Energy

question 31

Multiple Choice

When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecule is

• A) stored as glycogen and/or fat.
• B) excreted in the urine.
• C) stored as amino acids in muscle.
• D) stored as amino acids in the liver.

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Definitions:

Checkable Deposits

Bank accounts on which checks can be drawn. These include checking accounts and demand deposits that allow owners to write checks against their account balances.

Excess Reserves

Funds that banks hold over and above the regulatory requirement, which can influence the bank's ability to lend and the overall money supply.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to hold in reserve and not lend out, set by the central bank.

Required Reserves

This refers to the minimum amount of funds that a bank must hold in reserve against deposit liabilities, as mandated by central banking authorities.