Question

Differentiate between.

Mechanical digestion and Chemical digestion

Answer 1

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.