Problem 15

Background and context

Digestion is the complex process of turning the food a person eats into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair necessary for survival. Digestion is the process of breaking down biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids into simpler nutrients. It is mediated by biocatalysts called enzymes. The digestion process also involves making up the waste that is eliminated.