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One can gain body fat from eating too much protein because once the body's need for protein is met, excess amino acids are eventually converted into triglycerides for storage.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

When the body has ample glucose and energy, what happens to excess protein?
 a. Converted to lipids
  b. Stored in the muscles
  c. Stored in the protein pool in the body
  d. Converted to bone marrow



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manuelcastillo

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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TVarnum

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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