Question

In items of energy shortage from carbohydrates or fats in foods, the body uses protein in what way? a) it removes the nitrogen portion and burns the remaining fragments for energy b) it converts it to fat to provide more concentrated energy c) it decreases the breakdown of food proteins for energy and uses stored glycogen d) it stores amino acids in the cells to be used later for energy

Answer 1

The correct answer is the letter A.it removes the nitrogen portion and burns the remaining fragments for energy

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Answer 2

The correct options is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The major source of energy in human is carbohydrate, but the body can also use fat and protein for energy production. The human body usually use protein for energy production when there is shortage of carbohydrates and fat. The body typically remove the nitrogen portion of the protein and use the remaining portion as body fuel. If the body continue to use protein as a source of energy for a long time, it leads to depletion of body muscles.