The Process of Protein Turnover Involves

question 82

Multiple Choice

The process of protein turnover involves:

• A) the conversion of protein to glucose for energy in half of the protein we eat.
• B) the loss of amino acids by excretion through the kidneys when cells die.
• C) the use of amino acids that have been conserved from breakdown of old cells.
• D) the annual replacement of old cells with new protein that has entered the body in food.

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