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schs14

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When amino acids are degraded for energy, their amine groups are stripped off and used elsewhere or incorporated by the liver into:
 a. urea.
 b. glucose.
 c. glycogen.
  d. bile.
 e. urine.

Question 2

Proteins attract water and hold it within blood vessels, preventing it from freely flowing into the spaces between the cells. This is an example of how protein is used for:
 a. building enzymes, hormones, and other compounds.
  b. supporting growth and maintenance.
 c. maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
 d. maintaining pH balance.
 e. building antibodies.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c




schs14

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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