All Waste, Raw Materials, and Sources of Energy for a Cell

question 80

True/False

All waste, raw materials, and sources of energy for a cell must enter and leave the cell by passing through the plasma membrane.

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Definitions:

Protein Metabolism

The process by which proteins are synthesized and broken down into amino acids in the body, involving digestion, absorption, and assimilation of proteins.

Liver

A large, vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, metabolism, and synthesis of various proteins.

Chemical Digestion

The process through which complex food molecules are broken down into simpler ones by enzymatic actions, making nutrients available for absorption.

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine in humans, responsible for nutrient absorption and digestion.