In the body, metabolism of 10 gms. of protein would produce approximately: (A) 1 K. Caorie, (B) 41 K calories, (C) 410 K calories, (D) 41 calories
Answer is B. Calorific value of nutrientsNutrientEnergy yield kcal/gramEnergy yield kjoule/gramRQ Carbohydrates4161 Fat937.71 Protein4.217.81 Alcohol728.66 Ref: Textbook of biochemistry (DM Vasudevan ), 6th edition, page no. 432