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प्रश्न
Define the term ‘digestion’.
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उत्तर
The process of converting complex food substances into simpler and smaller units so that they can be easily utilised by the body is defined as digestion.
E.g. proteins are converted to amino acids.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which one of the following pairs of types of teeth perform one common function as stated against it?
Write the function of the following in the human alimentary canal:
Villi
Fill in the blank.
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Fill in the blanks.
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(steapsin, peptones, fatty acids, proteoses, protein).
| Digestive Enzymes | Acts on | To convert into |
| (i) Pepsin | _________(2) | ________(3) and |
| (ii) _______(1) | Fats |
________(4) _________(5) |
Mark odd one in the series:
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