A series of chemicals breaks down food. Lysosomes are cellular organelles that break down waste particles and even food particles.
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Digestion.
proteins!
the mitochondrion
The mitochondria releases energy from food molecules. This is where all things are broken down and turned into energy for the cell.
Lysosomes.
the mitochondrion
mitochondria
The organelle that breaks down food into molecules the cell can use is the lysosome. It contains enzymes that break down large molecules into smaller components that can be used by the cell for energy or building materials.
Chemical digestion
Breaks down food into small molecules that can be adsorbed by blood.
small intestine