Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
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Author: David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 18, Problem 9P

(a)

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To determine: The biochemical basis for the argument in which opponents argued that the weight loss almost entirely due to water loss and would be regained very soon after normal diet.

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The ingested amino acids exceed the body's needs for protein synthesis. If a diet is rich in protein. Amino acids cannot be stored and extra protein is catabolized. The source of most of the amino acids is dietary protein.

(b)

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To determine: Some of the dangers inherent in the diet and the way in which it leads to death.

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The liquid protein diet consists of daily intake of some amount of liquid protein. This diet is mainly used for reducing weight. The other drinks and food are avoided. The amino acids derived from the dietary protein are the source of amino acid.

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