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Protein catabolism is the breakdown of the proteins into the amino acids which are the basic constituents of the protein. In digestion process the proteins get converted into amino acids and used for the repair and building process of cells. The excess of amino acid get converted into fat and sugar and get stored into liver. Due to illness or prolonged starvation when the body does not get adequate energy, this excess of amino acid in the form of fats or sugar get breakdown and provides energy.
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When does fat catabolism usually occur?
When there is no glucose available. ie: starvation
What is the purpose of protein catabolism?
to determine if bacteria can digest the protein gelatin
Produced by the liver during protein catabolism?
urea
How can one prevent catabolism?
Catabolism can be prevented through having a proper diet, consistent exercise and resting. By combining these three methods, catabolism will likely not occur.
What are the waste products of protein an nucleic acid catabolism?
Urea and Uric acid
What life process does hydrolosis occur?
Hydrolysis occurs during catabolism.
What is catabolism and what is anabolism?
Catabolism is breaking down process or degradation phase. It happens when you are sick or fasting (not eating). Anabolism is biosynthesis process or reduction phase like making protein from amino acids.
What byproduct of protein catabolism constitutes approximately one half of all nitrogen waste?
creatinine
What has the author Michele McCall written?
Michele McCall has written: 'Energy expenditure and protein catabolism in ventilated trauma patients'
What is a substance excreted by the kidneys?
The kidneys excrete urea, from protein catabolism, and uric acid, from nucleic acid metabolism.
The catabolism of glucose fat and protein and the anabolism of fats and cholesterol all depend upon what molecule?
ATP adenosine-tri-phosphate
Does eighty percent of the energy generated during the catabolism of glucose to carbon dioxide and water occur during glycolysis?
80%
