BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the first nutrient to break down in the body?
A
Carbohydrates
B
Fat
C
Protein
D
Discretionary calories
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The saliva secreted from your salivary glands moistens food as it’s chewed. Saliva releases an enzyme called amylase, which begins the breakdown process of the sugars in the carbohydrates you’re eating.

Detailed explanation-2: -A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase (pronounced: AH-meh-lace) starts to break down some of the carbohydrates (starches and sugars) in the food even before it leaves the mouth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pantothenic and pyridoxine acid are the respective scientific names of vitamins B5 and B6. You need vitamin B5 to break down all essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats and proteins to energy, which is required for cell metabolism. Eat foods rich in pantothenic acid to maintain a healthy nervous system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates are the quickest, and fats are the slowest. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in the intestine, where they are broken down into their basic units: Carbohydrates into sugars. Proteins into amino acids.

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