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प्रश्न
Differentiate between.
Mechanical digestion and Chemical digestion
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उत्तर
Mechanical digestion:
1. In mechanical digestion, the ingested food is broken down in the mouth by chewing it.
2. Teeth help in mechanical digestion
3. Food is not completely digested in it.
Chemical digestion:
1. In chemical digestion, the food is digested by the action of enzymes.
2. Enzymes are involved in chemical digestion.
3. Proper digestion of food occurs in it.
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