An athlete consumes large amounts of meat in an effort to build extra muscle tissue. This practice does not work because:

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While protein is necessary for building muscle tissue, consuming excessive amounts of meat will not result in building extra muscle tissue. The body has a limited ability to store excess amino acids, so any excess consumed will either be converted to fuel or stored as fat. Additionally, if the body is not receiving sufficient protein from other sources, it may begin to break down its own tissue proteins to meet its needs. Therefore, both options a and c are correct.

An Athlete Consumes Large Amounts of Meat in an Effort