Author Question: An example of catabolism is a. conversion of glucose to glycogen. b. the breakdown of glucose to ... (Read 140 times)

Medesa · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

An example of catabolism is

a. conversion of glucose to glycogen.
b. the breakdown of glucose to provide energy.
c. the synthesis of protein from amino acids.
d. use of enzymes to digest protein and re-lease amino acids.

Question 2

People with diabetic kidney disease have different protein requirements than someone with nephrotic syndrome. Individuals with nephrotic syndrome are encouraged to eat protein with high biologic value.

Which of the following is an example of a protein with high biologic value? A) Peanut butter B) Gelatin C) Eggs D) Kidney beans

jxjsniuniu · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Catabolism is the breakdown of food components into small particles, releasing energy as heat and chemical energy. An example of this is the breakdown of glucose to provide energy. Con-version of glucose to glycogen is an example of anabolism, because a smaller substance (glucose) is used to form a larger molecule (glycogen). Synthesis of protein from amino acids is another example of anabolism. Use of enzymes to digest protein is a function of digestion, not related to anabolism and catabolism which are metabolic functions.

Answer to Question 2

C
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High biologic value proteins provide a higher percentage of essential amino acids. Eggs are an example of a high biologic value protein.