Which of the following is NOT a typical digestive fate of dietary proteins described in the lesson?

• A. They are hydrolyzed into amino acids in the digestive tract and absorbed for use in nucleotide synthesis when cells require nitrogen for DNA/RNA production.
• B. They are broken down to individual amino acids which can be used to synthesize new proteins or nitrogen-containing molecules, or, as a last resort, oxidized for energy.
• C. They are stored directly as glycogen for later use.
• D. They are digested and used to replace tissue proteins, produce enzymes, and support other physiological functions requiring amino acids.

Answer: (C)