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Which type of macromolecules helps a cell brake down food? Lipids proteins carbonhydrates or nucliec acids

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The correct answer is - proteins.

Step-by-step explanation:

All the food particles are broken down by specific protein molecules called enzymes. Carbohydrates are the macromolecules that are broken down by enzymes; amylase, lactase, sucrase, or maltase.

Proteins are macromolecules that are broken down with the help of the enzymes peptidase, pepsin. Lipids macromolecules are also broken down by lipase enzymes. Breakdown of these macromolecules provides energy for cellular activities.

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