Which is Not True of Protein Metabolism

Question

Which is not true of protein metabolism?
A) In a healthy person,protein anabolism occurs more often than protein catabolism.
B) In a healthy person,protein catabolism occurs more often than protein anabolism.
C) Nonessential amino acids are needed in the formation of proteins.
D) Amino acids can be built into complex proteins.

Accepted Answer

In a healthy person, protein anabolism occurs more often than protein catabolism. Nonessential amino acids are not needed in the formation of proteins, as the body can synthesize them from other compounds. Amino acids can be built into complex proteins through the process of protein synthesis. Therefore, choice B is not true.