Which immediate cellular consequence would you predict from sustained inadequate dietary protein intake?

Immediate and permanent replacement of all structural proteins by simple carbohydrates that take over mechanical roles within tissues without functional loss.

An increase in the synthesis of non-protein nitrogenous compounds due to activation of compensatory pathways that convert lipids directly to nitrogen-containing bases.

A dramatic increase in carbohydrate storage as glycogen because amino acids are converted preferentially into glycogen under conditions of protein shortage.

A reduced rate of new protein synthesis and decreased production of nitrogen-containing molecules such as nucleotides, impeding growth and repair.