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Sauron [17]
3 years ago
12

Chemical process by which the body breaks down nutrients for energy is called

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1 answer:
White raven [17]3 years ago
8 0
When the body<span> uses the </span>nutrients<span> in foods, a series of </span>chemical reactions<span> occur inside your cells. As a result, </span>energy<span> is released. Metabolism is the </span>chemical process<span> by which your </span>body breaks down<span> food to release this </span>energy<span>.</span>
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