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kozerog [31]
2 years ago
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Which type of macromolecules helps a cell break down food?

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1 answer:
vitfil [10]2 years ago
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Answer:

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Explanation:

For instance, carbohydrates are broken down by amylase, sucrase, lactase, or maltase. Proteins are broken down by the enzymes pepsin and peptidase, and by hydrochloric acid. Lipids are broken down by lipases. Breakdown of these macromolecules provides energy for cellular activities.

When we ingest food, we ingest several types of organic macromolecules that we use for nutrition and energy. These macromolecules are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.

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