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Are fats used to build cells and tissues?
yes
A microbody containing enzymes used to convert stored fats in plant seeds to sugars?
mithochondria
Which nutrient gives the body energy?
Sugars, fats and proteins can all be used to 'power' the body.
Which organelle converts fats to sugars?
The peroxisome is the organelle responsible for converting fats to sugars through a process known as beta-oxidation. This organelle contains the necessary enzymes to break down fatty acids into smaller molecules, which can then be used to generate energy in the form of sugars.
Which molecule is used by living to store and transfer energy?
Most living things use sugars as a source of energy. Energy can be stored as fats or sugars, and it can be transported as those molecules as well.
What is the process used by plants to get energy from the sun to build sugars?
the process is called photosynthesis
How do proteins sugars fats starch and cellulose compare in amount of stored fat?
Proteins, sugars, and starch are not primarily energy storage molecules; they are generally used for other cellular functions. Fats serve as the main form of energy storage in the body, containing more energy per gram than proteins, sugars, or starch. Cellulose is a structural component of plant cell walls and is not used by the body for energy storage.
What is the main nutrient obtained in fats and sugars?
Fats and Sugars are Food Groups. A nutrient is, by definition, a source of nourishment. Therefore your question needs refining. Both sugars and fats contain a carbon, oxygen and hydrogen in an "organic" structure. Breaking them down releases energy. The energy is what holds the elements in their structure. Different sugars and fats release a different amount of energy. The energy is used to heat us and enable muscles to work etc. The breakdown of these carbo-hydrates ends up as carbon dioxide and water which are released through the respiratory system and urinary system. Sugars are easier for the bodies digestive process to break down so provide the quick fix or sugar boost. Fats are more complicated and the body often stores them for those times when there is a need for energy but the readily available sugars are not present in quantity. Hence the layer of fat which builds up under our skin.
What is the difference between fats and carbohydrates?
- Fats store twice more chemical energy than carbohydrates.- Carbohydrates at its simplest form (monosaccharides) are soluble in water, while fats tend to be hydrophobic (insoluble)- In carbohydrates, the carbon atoms within the chain bond with one hydrogen atom and one hydroxyl, while fats' carbons bond to hydrogen atoms only.In all carbohydrates the ratio of Hydrogen atoms to Oxygen atoms is 2:1 just like water.You can store fats in you body, as well as burn them off. |Despite a bad reputation, fats provide us with energy and cushion out vital organs from shock. If too many fats enter your body, your arteries can clog, and your blood-flow will be very slow. Therefore, the difference between fats and carbohydrates is that fats can be stored in your body and carbohydrates cannot.
Where are nitrogen atoms used to build your body?
Nitrogen is an essential part of proteins.
Why are fats not the body's preferred exercise fuel?
Because cells use sugar not fat and therefore the fat needs to be converted back to sugars before it can be used.
What converts complex proteins sugars and fats molecules into simpler substances that can be used by the body?
Enzymes are biological catalysts that convert complex proteins, sugars, and fats into simpler substances that the body can utilize. They facilitate biochemical reactions, breaking down macromolecules through processes such as digestion. For example, proteases break down proteins into amino acids, lipases convert fats into fatty acids and glycerol, and amylases transform starches into simple sugars. This simplification allows for efficient absorption and utilization of nutrients by the body.
