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Where are minerals broken down?
In the digestive system minerals are broken down in the stomach area
What are vitamins and minerals broken down into?
They aren't. Minerals get broken down into things like iron or calcium and things like that.
Can minerals be broken down by digestion?
No, minerals cannot be broken down by digestion. They remain intact and are absorbed by the body in their original form.
How do minerals get broken down in the body?
Minerals in food are broken down in the digestive system by stomach acid and enzymes. Once broken down, minerals are absorbed into the bloodstream through the small intestine and transported to cells for various functions in the body. Excess minerals are excreted by the kidneys in urine.
What can all rocks be broken down into?
All rocks can be broken down into smaller particles known as minerals. These minerals are the basic building blocks of rocks and can be classified based on their chemical composition and crystal structure.
How small and how are minerals broken down to be absorbed in the human body?
to a molecular level
How are vitamins and minerals different?
Vitamins and minerals differ in basic ways. Vitamins are organic and can be broken down by heat, air, or acid.
Can aluminum or feldspar be broken down?
Aluminum can be melted and recycled, but it doesn't break down into simpler forms like elements. Feldspar is a mineral compound that can be broken down through weathering and erosion into smaller particles and minerals.
What happens to the food we eat in the stomach and digestive system?
The proteins are broken down to amino acids and get absorbed. Carbohydrates are broken down to glucose (and fructose) and are absorbed. Fats are broken down to fatty acids and glycerol and absorbed. Minerals and vitamins are absorbed as such.
Why do minerals get processed?
It is all part of life minerals come and go so to start a new mineral you need an old broken down mineral
Is dog poo harmful to plants?
No!!! It acts as a fertiliser to the plants as it provides them with minerals for growth. However, to release the minerals the poo has to be broken down by microbes like bacteria to release the minerals.
How does moss make new plants?
first, the bacteria in the moss has to brake down minerals, then from the broken down minerals come soil, which than turns into wildflowers, then trees. Moss reproduces from spores.
