It

converts amino acids into neurotransmitters in the pancreas

It

transports amino acids into the capillaries in the small intestine

It

crushes proteins in the mouth to prepare them for swallowing

It

breaks large polypeptide chains into smaller polypeptides and amino acids in

the stomach

The

absorption of proteins in the small intestine

The

breakdown of amino acids for energy

The

process of protein synthesis in muscle cells

The

alteration of protein structure, often due to heat or acid

Sugar

itself is toxic to the human body in any amount

Simple

carbohydrates provide energy more slowly than complex carbohydrates

Both

types provide the same amount of energy per gram, but complex carbohydrates

release it more slowly

Complex

carbohydrates provide more energy per gram than simple carbohydrates