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Why we need to digest proteins.

18299_40 — 2025-10-06 12:35:37 UTC

First, we need to digest proteins into subunits so they can fit into cells. Normal proteins are too large to fit, but amino acids can fit into cells. Secondly, different organisms need different types of proteins. If a protein is for another organism and you need a human protein, it can be broken down into amino acids to become a protein useful to humans.

what chemical reaction happens with amino acids inside of cells

40344_27 — 2025-10-06 12:35:44 UTC

Protein synthesis, catabolism, and biosynthesis are the three main ways cells manage their molecules and energy. Think of it like building, powering, and maintaining a city.

In digestion Amino Acids are the product, what are the reactants?

41403_19 — 2025-10-06 12:38:12 UTC

The reactants that are broken down into amino acids are proteins.

What happens to proteins during digestion?

27738_8 — 2025-10-06 12:45:39 UTC

They are digested throughout the rat's body and turn into amino acids.

what does your body do with excess fat

40344_27 — 2025-10-06 12:48:03 UTC

Stores excess fat as triglycerides, which grow in size and number

1 possible use for amino acids in your body

27738_8 — 2025-10-06 12:53:49 UTC

Amino acids can go through your body to give you energy because they are one of the foods.

A possible use for proteins.

18299_40 — 2025-10-06 12:56:12 UTC

Proteins can be used to repair stuff in the body when they are damaged and build new things.

what does your body do with excess fat

40344_27 — 2025-10-06 12:56:27 UTC

stores excess fat as triglycerides in fat cells, which can expand in size and number

A possible use for Proteins.

41403_19 — 2025-10-06 12:58:00 UTC

Proteins can be stored for later use by being converted into fats.

1 possible use of amino acids for our body

40344_27 — 2025-10-06 12:59:27 UTC

which is to undigested protein and microbial metabolites in the faeces, help the amino acid, along with unabsorbed amino acids from our diet

What does your body do with excess carbs?

41403_19 — 2025-10-06 13:02:08 UTC

converted into glucose or stored as fats

One thing your body does with excess proteins.

27738_8 — 2025-10-06 13:05:06 UTC

When your body doesn't need any more proteins or has excess proteins, it can be used for more energy or stored for later.