In a fasted state, protein is utilized for energy. In order to use protein for energy, __________ is stripped off in a process known as ____________.
a. acid, denaturation
b. nitrogen, coagulation
c. carbon, deamination
d. nitrogen, deamination
Answer: d. nitrogen, deamination
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