Protein Catabolism Is an Impractical Source of Quick Energy Because

question 42

Multiple Choice

Protein catabolism is an impractical source of quick energy because

• A) the major byproduct is hydrogen, which cells cannot use for energy.
• B) proteins are unimportant to cellular homeostasis.
• C) the body cannot synthesize any of the amino acids, which it needs.
• D) proteins are catabolized much too easily, resulting in homeostatic imbalance.
• E) proteins are more difficult to catabolize than are complex carbohydrates or lipids.

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the average variable cost of production changes with the quantity of output produced.

Marginal Cost Curve

A curve that illustrates the change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced changes by one unit, typically upward sloping due to increasing marginal cost.

Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the average cost of production at different levels of output.

Production Function

A mathematical model describing the relation between input quantities and their respective outputs.