An important by-product of the muscle breakdown of stored proteins, which is also excreted by the kidneys, is:

A. uric acid
B. bile
C. creatinine
D. bilirubin


c
Rationale: Creatinine is a by-product of the muscle breakdown of stored proteins. However, it is excreted primarily by the kidneys.

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