All of the following are true of protein turnover EXCEPT:

a. the diet is the source of most of the amino acids in the amino acid pool.
b. an increase in amino acid metabolism will increase urea production.
c. proteins in all cells, tissues, and organs are constantly being broken down.
d. proteins being resynthesized will fluctuate in response to physiological demands


Ans: a. the diet is the source of most of the amino acids in the amino acid pool.

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