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Biochemistry Proteins and Amino Acids 7db4b1c8

First protein to be broken down for energy in prolonged starvation is from-

A

Skeletal muscle

B

Smooth muscles

C

Kidney

D

Liver

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Skeletal muscle o Proteins are degraded in Skeletal muscles to liberate amino acids which are utilized for gluconeogenesis.

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