I092 



PROTEIN METABOLISM 



[PT. Ill 



to one, and it never reaches the low figure obtained by Sznerovna. 

 The extreme smallness of the protein catabolism during the first 6 or 

 7 days is reflected on this curve in the extreme height of the ratio, 



50 r— 



Days -^ 5 



but Sznerovna missed the early descent. The metaboHsm of protein 

 seems to be more intense in the absence of the membranes, but 

 it is perhaps legitimate to conclude that the part they play in the 

 combustion of proteins is sHght. 



