Which processes are involved in metabolism?

Metab answer

Explanation:

After we eat food, the digestive system uses enzymes to:

break proteins down into amino acids

turn fats into fatty acids

turn carbohydrates into simple sugars (for example, glucose)

The body can use sugar, amino acids, and fatty acids as energy sources when needed. These compounds are absorbed into the blood, which carries them to the cells.

After they enter the cells, other enzymes act to speed up or regulate the chemical reactions involved with "metabolizing" these compounds. During these processes, the energy from these compounds can be released for use by the body or stored in body tissues, especially the liver, muscles, and body fat.