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Question
Breakdown of food into smaller molecules in our body is known as
Options
Muscle contraction
Respiration
Digestion
Excretion
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Solution
Digestion
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(a) proteins
(b) fat
(c) minerals
(d) carbohydrate
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks 1 to 8.
|
Organ |
Enzyme |
Food acted upon |
Find product |
|
1 |
Pepsin |
2 |
3 |
| Mouth | 4 | 5 | Disaccharide |
|
6 |
7 |
Maltose |
8 |
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Digestion and Absorption
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Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location A, B and C.
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