Why is digestion important Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of carbs?
A
Main source of energy in the cell
2
Q
What is the role of fat?
A
It is an energy store
3
Q
What are enzymes made from?
A
Proteins
4
Q
What nutrient makes body tissues and repairs damaged ones?
A
Protein
5
Q
How many proteins are there?
A
20
6
Q
What are heterotrophs?
A
An organism that cannot produce its own food(humans)
7
Q
What are proteins broken down into?
A
Amino acids
8
Q
How are Fatty Acids and Glycerol formed?
A
When lipids are broken down
9
Q
What do carbs break down in to?
A
Glucose
10
Q
What is the difference between Carbs and lipids?
A
Carbs are immediate energy and fat is an energy store
