Which of the following statements relative to protein metabolism is false?
A. The liver is a critical center for the control of amino acid metabolism.
B. Excess protein may be converted to glucose in the body.
C. Excess protein may be converted to fat in the body.
D. Essential amino acids can be formed in the liver from carbohydrate and nitrogen from non-essential amino acids.
E. Urea is a waste product of protein metabolism.
Answer: D
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