Question

Assimilation of proteins fats and carbohydrates

Answer 1

Answer:

• Protein

• Proteins are used for growth repair etc.

Excess amino acid is converted into glucose and then to fat.

• Amino acids are also converted to glucose, during this process amino acids are deaminated.

• Carbohydrates

• Excess of monosaccharides are stored as glycogen in liver and muscle cells.

• Glucose is converted into fats and stored.

• Fats

• Fat is stored in the fat deposists of the body, such as subcutaneous layers, mesenteries etc.