Which of the Following Is an Effect of Exercise on Protein

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an effect of exercise on protein metabolism?

• A)Protein synthesis is inhibited during exercise.
• B)Protein use as a fuel is lowest in endurance athletes.
• C)Protein use during physical performance is generally not related to carbohydrate content of the diet.
• D)Protein synthesis is increased slightly during exercise but thereafter diminishes by a like amount to remain in balance.
• E)Protein synthesis is unrelated to exercise.

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Definitions:

Phosphorus

A chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15, essential to all living cells and used in the manufacture of fertilizers.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O, essential for cellular respiration in most aerobic organisms.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for life's building blocks like amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C, essential as the basis for all known living organisms, and forming the basis of organic chemistry.