Fats can be synthesized from both carbohydrates and proteins. The evidence is given below: 1. From Carbohydrates: It is an experimental fact that animals can deposit fat practically on fat-free diet (Fig. 10.30.) Young pigs fed on barley deposit more fat than can be accounted for from the protein and fat content of barley. So the carbohydrates must have been [...]
A number of pigments are found in the human body, some of which serve important physiological function, while others represent simple waste products or that that their functions are yet obscure. It is difficult to classify pigments on a single scientific basis. They may be classified in many ways, for instance: i. According to the body substance in which they [...]
From the facts accumulated so far as to the functions of the inorganic salts in the human body, there is ample evidence to conclude that the inorganic ions remain in the body in a state of functional balance. It is found that almost everywhere and in every function they can be grouped into two classes. One group having complementary effects, [...]