A T4 Assay Is Used to

question 19

Multiple Choice

A T4 assay is used to

• A) determine the number of calories in food.
• B) directly measure the basal metabolic rate.
• C) obtain an index of metabolic activity.
• D) monitor the energy efficiency of metabolism.
• E) determine the amount of oxygen consumed during metabolism.

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