What Is the Importance of Consuming an Adequate Amount of Proteins

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of consuming an adequate amount of proteins in the diet?

• A)They are most commonly used to meet energy demands of cells.
• B)Proteins serve a variety of functions,and the body does not store excess quantities of protein.
• C)They are used as cofactors for metabolic reactions and are required in minute quantities.
• D)Proteins are necessary to produce urea and other important metabolites.

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Definitions:

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to one of higher concentration, balancing solute concentrations on both sides of the membrane.

Urine pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of urine, which can be an indicator of various health conditions or dietary influences.

Glomerular Membrane

A semi-permeable membrane in the kidney's glomeruli that filters blood to form urine.

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