Monday, 4 December 2017

human biology - Do we consume dna, proteins of other organisms?


When we eat raw meat, e.g. chicken or fish, we are actually consuming the DNA, proteins etc. which are present in their cells.




  1. Wouldn't this affect our cell functions as this DNA might enter our cells?





  2. It is known that we get energy by eating them. Is it glucose or ATP or some other form of energy that is produced from them?






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