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The Human Genome Project identified
 
  A) all the phytochemicals in food.
  B) all the genes in the body.
  C) all the combinations of amino acids.
  D) all the coenzymes in the Krebs cycle.

Question 2

When are body proteins broken down to provide energy for the body?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: When your diet does not provide adequate amounts of calories, your body will begin to break down its protein. It uses mainly muscle as a source of amino acids, which it can convert to glucose via gluconeogenesis.





 

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