2007-03-07 07:59:40 · 4 answers · asked by Danh D. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
After they've been absorbed in the small intestine they have loads of different functions.
Carbs - broken into glucose by enzymes so mitochondria use them for respiraion
Protein - Broken into amino acids so ribosomes can make them into proteins again.
Fat - Broken into glycerol and acids and stored or used for energy
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2007-03-07 08:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they get absorbed and used. they are absorbed by the lining of the stomach and intestines and used in places all over the body depending on what nutrient it is.
2007-03-07 16:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by The Watched 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are converted into energy and burned. What comes out your exhaust pipe is unused nitrogen filled by products. And the poisons from your system.
2007-03-07 16:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of them nourish the body. The rest turns into turds.
2007-03-07 16:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋