They can be broken down by chemical changes, or they form simpler compounds.
The only way to break down a compound is through a chemical reaction.
yes
Chemical change is needed to break down a compound. It involves breaking the chemical bonds that hold the molecules of the compound together, resulting in the formation of new substances. This process can be brought about by various means such as heat, light, or the presence of other chemicals.
Ammonium compound breaks down into nitrites, and back to nitrates
yes
Mitochondria break down food and release energy.
Organisms that break down molecules to generate energy are called heterotrophs. They obtain energy by consuming organic compounds from other organisms. Examples include animals, fungi, and some types of bacteria.
Yes, hydrolysis requires energy to break down molecules.
Mitochondria
Lysosomes have a chemical that breaks down foreign objects and substances.
In almost all cases, it requires energy to break a compound down to its constituent elements. There are, however, some cases in which the decay of a compound into its constituent elements would release energy. Platinum hexafluoride would be an example.
Well the lysosomes break down their food and the mitochondria releases stored energy.