When an athlete eats more protein or amino acids than he or she needs, the extra amino acids are
a. stored in the amino acid pool.
b. used to increase muscle mass.
c. converted to storage protein by the liver.
d. deaminated and used as an energy source.
D
Excess amino acids are deaminated and used as an energy source. The body cannot store amino acids or protein and only increases muscle mass in response to exercise.
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