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What energy is heterotrophs required in?
nutrient molecules are broken down
Type of nutrient most commonly broken down for energy is?
proteins
What nutrient is the first to be broken down and absorbed for energy use in the body?
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What happens to food in each place in the digestive system?
First the food gets broken down,then goes to the anus.(In case you didn't know an anus is a buttwhole.)
What nutrient is the first easiest to be broken down and absorbed for energy use in the body?
Carbohydrates are the nutrient that is the easiest to be broken down and absorbed for energy use in the body. Carbohydrates are quickly converted into glucose, which is then used by the body for energy.
Does nut digest in the anus?
No, nuts do not get digested in the anus. Digestion occurs in the stomach and small intestine, where nutrients are broken down and absorbed by the body. The anus is the end of the digestive tract where waste (feces) is eliminated from the body.
What nutrient is chemically broken down in the stomach?
Protein into amino acids by enzymes and hydrochloric acid!
What is the process called when food is broken down into small nutrient molecules?
cellular respiration
What is the nutrient digested in the mouth?
Starch (carbohydrates) is broken down (digested) to maltose by salivary amylase.
What is the function of the mouth and anus as the openings of a digestive system?
The mouth is where food enters the digestive system and is broken down by chewing and saliva. The anus is where waste leaves the body after nutrients have been absorbed.
What nutrient can lead to being overweight?
Primarily fats but also carbohydrates because they are broken down into smaller nutrient building blocks and stored in the body as fat when they are in excess.
Is starch is a nutrient?
Yes, starch is a nutrient that provides energy to the body. It is a complex carbohydrate that is broken down into glucose for fuel. Foods rich in starch include potatoes, rice, and bread.
