When protein synthesis is balanced with protein breakdown in the body, we say a person is in____. positive nitrogen balance negative nitrogen balance nitrogen equilibrium an unhealthy state
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Nitrogen balance refers to the difference between nitrogen intake (from dietary protein) and nitrogen loss (through urine, feces, sweat, and other bodily processes). Show more…
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