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The major source of energy for the body and its cells is glucose, a simple sugar derived from carbohydrates in the diet. When carbohydrates are consumed, they are broken down into glucose, which enters the bloodstream and is transported to cells for use in cellular respiration. This process generates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of the cell, enabling various biological functions and activities. Additionally, fats and proteins can also serve as energy sources when carbohydrates are scarce.
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Is the breakdown of glucose endothermic or exothermic?
Exothermic. Glucose is one of the major source of energy of the body and can only act as an energy source because its breakdown into CO2 is an exothermic reaction.
What are the Main functions of simple carbohydrates in living things?
1. Energy source for plants and animals 2. Source of carbon in metabolic processes 3. Storage form of energy 4. Structural elements of cells and tissues. 5. Storage
What organ stores energy in the body and releases nutrients into the blood when needed?
Fat cells.
What do we call the chemical that cells need to work and reproduce?
Cells need many chemicals, but perhaps you are thinking of DNA.
How is energy captured and stored?
The process of cellular respiration is what makes energy. ATP is made during this process, ATP is the main source of energy in the body. Energy isn't really stored in the body, it is just made when needed.
What is a major source of energy for your body cells?
glucose
What is is the main source of energy in the body?
Glucagon is a major source, along with ATP, but that's mainly for the cells fats minerals protines and corbo hydrates to
What is your major heat source?
The most major heat source of the body is the blood cells in our body, however it can be our muscles as well.
How nutrients are used by cells?
Nutrients are used by the body's cells as a source of energy
Why does your body cells run out of energy?
Everything will run out of energy without an energy source.
Why is the important to the body?
its to give the body energy its the main source of energy in cells in humans and mainly animals
What nutrient is the preferred energy source for the body?
Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source for the body, as they are broken down into glucose which is readily used by cells for energy production.
Are the body's primary and immediate source of energy?
Carbohydrates are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.
Describe how nutrients are used by cells?
Nutrients are used by the body's cells as a source of energy
Why does the body need carborhydrates?
carborhydrate are a major source of quick energy for the body
What is our body's first source of energy?
Our body's first source of energy is carbohydrates. When we eat carbohydrates, our body breaks them down into glucose, which is used as fuel to power our cells and organs.
What is the physiological function of carbohydrates?
The major function of carbohydrates are to supply energy to the cells in the body. The body uses fat and carbohydrate as a source of energy because fat is lost very rapidly if instructions are followed.
