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Food is broken down into essential nutrients in the?
Digestive system
What are inorganic nutrients that are not broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat?
There are several nutrients that are required by the human body that are not broken down by the body or destroyed by heat, including:* ...* ...* calcium* iron* ...
What happens in the alimentary canal?
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Starch is broken down by enzymes. Macromolecules are broken down.
Where food is broken down into molecules?
food isn't exactly broken into molecules. molecules are collections of atoms. those would be too small to see. but food is broken down so the nutrients can be gathered. the food is broken down in the stomach, then, the food goes through the intestines where the nutrients and water are gathered
What are the 4 main nutrients?
There are commonly know to be only 3 main nutrients which are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids (fats). Lipids are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol. Proteins are broken down into amino acids, and carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars like glucose.
Incoming nutrients are stored in vacuoles before they are broken down by?
"Lysosomes"
What food you eat must be broken down by this system into nutrients your body cells can use?
The digestive system breaks food down into useful nutrients.
What happens when organisms?
When an organism dies, it is broken down into nutrients by bacteria, which can be absorbed by plants.
Result of metabolism of energy nutrients?
During metabolism, energy nutrients are broken down and distributed to cells throughout the body. These nutrients are used to power cell functions.
How are foods changed by our digestive system?
Foods are broken down by digestive juices into nutrients. These nutrients are carried carried throughout the body and broken down into carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and fats which are used for energy, cell repair and growth. Digestion starts in the mouth with the saliva and ends in the large intestines and exits through the anus and rectum. Proteins are broken down into amino acids. Starches are broken down into sugars. Etc.
Why do nutrients need to be broken down before they can be used?
Nutrients need to be broken down into smaller molecules so that they can be absorbed and utilized by the body. This process allows the nutrients to be transported through the bloodstream to cells where they can be used for energy, growth, and repair. Additionally, breaking down nutrients releases the energy stored within them for various biological processes.
What is food used for once it is broken down?
Once food is broken down during digestion, the nutrients are absorbed by the body to provide energy, support growth and repair, and maintain overall health. The body uses these nutrients to fuel various bodily functions and processes. Any excess nutrients are stored for future energy needs.
