The process of protein turnover involves:

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Protein turnover involves the process of breaking down old or damaged proteins and using the amino acids to synthesize new proteins. Amino acids from the breakdown of old cells contribute to this process of protein synthesis, leading to the turnover of proteins within the body. Protein is not converted to glucose for energy in half of the protein we eat (A), amino acids are not lost solely through excretion via the kidneys when cells die (B), and while new protein enters the body through food, the replacement of old cells with new protein is an ongoing process (D).

The Process of Protein Turnover Involves