Process of assimilation Flashcards
1
Q
what happens to nutrients in assimilation
A
the are incorporated in the cytoplasm of cells for further use
2
Q
what will glucose be used to produce
A
glucose is used to produce ATP during cellular respiration
3
Q
process of assimilation in the muscle and liver
A
the muscle and liver cells store glucose as glycogen
glycogen is polysaccharide found only in animals
4
Q
what makes glycogen ideal storage material
A
it is osmotically inactive
5
Q
what will amino acids be used for
A
amino acids are used to make proteins
6
Q
what will fatty acids be used for
A
it is used to build cell membrane and serve as a reserve store of energy
7
Q
what are vitamins and minerals used for
A
they will be used to regulate certain metabolic activities
