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During prolonged fasting,the sequence of...

During prolonged fasting,the sequence of organic compound used by body is

A

First carbohydrates, next proteins and lastly lipids

B

First protiens, next lipids and lastly Icarbohydrates

C

First carbohydrates, next fats and lastly proteins

D

First fats, next carbohydrates and lastly proteins.

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C
During prolonged fasting, first of all carbohydrates are utilised which include glycogen stored in liver. This is followed by the breakdown of adipose tissue, thus providing lipids and lastly the body utilise proteins.
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