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Immanuel Gibson
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∙ 15y agoLuciferin is a molecule that, when broken down in fireflies, produces heat and light. The rate which luciferin is broken down in cells is controlled by an enzyme.
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In respiration what food is most easily broken down by cells?
Im pretty sure its carbohydrates
Aged and damaged erythrocytes are broken down by the?
Age and damaged (senescent) red blood cells (erythrocytes) are broken down and recycled by the spleen, although the liver also plays an important role.
What elements can be broken down into any simpler substances?
No.An elementcan't be broken down into a simpler substance, without changing its chemical nature.
What would 1 inch be broken down into?
on a ruler the ich can be broken down into how many equal parts
What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?
A substance that cannot be broken down is a pure substance
The rate at which luciferin is broken down in cell is controlled by?
an enzyme
The molecule luciferin is broken down and the energy is released in the form of heart and light in this process luciferase functions as?
an enzyme
Old blood cells are broken down in which organ?
Liver, the red blood cells are broken down into bile.
What can be broken down by body cells to create new compounds?
protein in a hamburger can be broken down by body cells to create a new compound
When food is broken down where is the energy stored?
When food is broken down the stored energy is in your cells. When the energy is needed, the cells release the energy.
Simple molecules are further broken down in cells in a process called?
Simple molecules are further broken down in cells in a process called catabolism.
What Monosaccharide broken down for energy in cells?
Glucose
What does ATP does to our body?
It is energy for our body's cells, that is broken down by the cells when energy is needed.
Where would old cells organelles be broken down?
The vacuole
What happens in the alimentary canal?
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Starch is broken down by enzymes. Macromolecules are broken down.
When you exercise vigorously glycogen is broken down in muscle cells providing energy to?
muscle cells.
What are the carbohydrates called when broken down into smaller molecules?
Carbohydrates are generally broken down into glucose which your cells use as fuel. They can also be broken down into fructose and galactose.
