Fixed acids are produced primarily from the catabolism of which of the following?

a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats
c. Proteins
d. Simple sugars


ANS: C
Catabolism of proteins continually produces fixed (nonvolatile) acids such as sulfuric and phos-phoric acids.

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