Question

True or false. In a chemical reaction bones are broken down to release energy forming new products

Answer 1

False. In a chemical reaction, bones themselves are not simply "broken down" to release energy. Instead, bones are made primarily of minerals (like calcium phosphate) and organic materials (like collagen). While metabolic processes in the body do involve breaking down components of bones, such as during the process of bone remodeling or in response to energy needs, the primary reactions that release energy involve the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. These processes involve complex metabolic pathways rather than simply breaking down bones. In summary, bones are not directly broken down in chemical reactions to release energy for the formation of new products in a typical sense.