Question

question 32
which of the following statements about amino acids is false?
a amino acids are the bodys preferred source of cellular energy
b amino acids can be converted to glucose or stored as fat
c ammonia is the by - product of amino acid breakdown in the liver
d none of the above statements are false.

Explanation:

• Option A: Carbohydrates are the body's preferred source of cellular energy, not amino acids.
• Option B: Amino acids can be converted to glucose (gluconeogenesis) or stored as fat (through processes like lipogenesis after deamination).
• Option C: Ammonia is a by - product of amino acid breakdown (deamination) in the liver, which is then converted to urea for excretion.

Answer:

A. Amino acids are the body's preferred source of cellular energy