Protein contains nitrogen. A negative nitrogen balance represents:

Question

A) More protein consumed than excreted
B) A reduced need for nitrogen as protein
C) More nitrogen excreted than consumed
D) Less use of nitrogen for protein synthesis

Answer 1

Ans: C
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Negative nitrogen balance represents more excretion of nitrogen than consumed as protein. It represents a state of tissue breakdown. Positive nitrogen balance is when more protein (nitrogen) is consumed than is needed or excreted. A normal nitrogen balance is when protein intake is equivalent to nitrogen output.