Negative protein balance is likely during
A) growth.
B) pregnancy.
C) starvation.
D) recovery from surgery.

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Negative protein balance occurs when there is insufficient protein intake or when the body is breaking down more protein than it is synthesizing. This can happen during starvation when the body is forced to break down muscle protein for energy. Growth, pregnancy, and recovery from surgery are periods of increased protein synthesis and would not typically result in negative protein balance.

Negative Protein Balance Is Likely During