Total saturation of protein transporters for a given solute in the renal tubules would result in ________.
A) reabsorption of all the solute
B) a renal clearance of zero
C) a net filtration pressure of 1.0
D) appearance of that solute in the urine
E) absence of that solute from the urine

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When protein transporters in the renal tubules are totally saturated, they cannot reabsorb any more of the solute, leading to its appearance in the urine.

Total Saturation of Protein Transporters for a Given Solute in the Renal