Compared to Metabolic Activity During the Daytime, When Three Meals

question 80

Multiple Choice

Compared to metabolic activity during the daytime, when three meals are eaten, an overnight fast should cause all of the following EXCEPT

• A) an increased rate of glycogenolysis.
• B) increased activity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.
• C) increased rates of protein synthesis.
• D) decreased activity of acetyl-CoA carboxylase.
• E) increased activity of pyruvate carboxylase.

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