Question

what happens to protein when it is consumed in excess of the bodys physiological needs? multiple choice excess amino acids are excreted in the urine. the extra amino acids increase muscle protein synthesis. excess amino acids are used to meet energy needs or converted to and stored as fat. the excess amino acids are stored as amino acids in the liver.

Explanation:

When protein is consumed in excess of the body's physiological needs, the excess amino - acids from the protein are first deaminated. The nitrogen - containing part is excreted mainly as urea in the urine, and the remaining carbon - skeletons are used to meet energy needs through cellular respiration or are converted into and stored as fat.

Answer:

C. Excess amino acids are used to meet energy needs or converted to and stored as fat.