AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -How Does Metabolism Work? After we eat food, the digestive system uses enzymes to: break proteins down into amino acids. turn fats into fatty acids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protein is digested and broken down to amino acids which are absorbed into the circulation and taken to cells throughout the body, primarily the liver and quickly become combined by peptide linkages. The plasma level of amino acids is tightly controlled and maintained near a constant level.

Detailed explanation-3: -It helps repair and build your body’s tissues, allows metabolic reactions to take place and coordinates bodily functions. In addition to providing your body with a structural framework, proteins also maintain proper pH and fluid balance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amino Acids are the end Product of Protein metabolism in humans.