Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 20)
What is a characteristic of a negative nitrogen balance?
Nitrogen intake equals nitrogen excretion.
Nitrogen intake exceeds nitrogen excretion.
Nitrogen excretion exceeds nitrogen intake.
The body is in a state of growth.
Explanation
In a negative nitrogen balance, nitrogen excretion is greater than nitrogen intake, indicating a loss of body protein.
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