Question

Know the purpose of digestion, what its product are used for and why it is important for life ?

Answer 1

• Purpose of digestion is to breakdown complex food substances into simpler ones so that it gets absorbed easily into the body

Products of digestion with functions are as follows:-

Fatty acids and glycerol( fats):-

• Provide fuel In the form of energy
• Helps absorb nutrients
• Maintains body temperature

Monosaccharides (carbohydrates):-

• Provides energy
• Fuel for physical activities, brain functioning etc

Amino acids ( proteins):-

• Provide structure to the cells
• Helps in transportation
• Plays a key role in storage of nutrients

Vitamins and minerals:-

• Energy metabolism
• Helps in functioning of enzymes
• Helps regulate body temperature

Water:-

• Transportation of nutrients
• Helps in excretion of wasye products
• Regulation of body temperature

It is important for life as our body requires nutrients in a right proportion to work efficiently and stay healthy

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