In the body, metabolism of 10 g of protein would produce approximately____________?
Correct answer: B. 41 Kcal
- A. 1 Kcal
- B. 41 Kcal
- C. 410 Kcal
- D. 4100 Kcal
Explanation
Protein yields approximately 4.1 kcal per gram when metabolised, so 10 g provides about 41 kcal. The larger values would require far more protein.
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