Biology

Question

Why does the rate of proteolysis increase during exercise lasting longer than 2 hours?

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Answer

-Increased body temperature -Increased lactic acid levels -Increased cortisol levels -Increased activity of proteolytic enzymes

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Proteolysis, or the breakdown of proteins, increases during exercise lasting longer than 2 hours due to a number of factors. These include increased body...