Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?
A) A negative nitrogen balance is normal and is a way of maintaining homeostasis.
B) It is a condition usually caused by having a diet low in fish and meat.
C) Protein breakdown exceeds protein synthesis.
D) It occurs when amino acids are broken down by liver enzymes and carried to the bloodstream.
C
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