Asked by Carina Darosa on May 22, 2024
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Chemical digestion
A) Movement of molecules from digestive tract into blood
B) Chewing of food
C) Muscular contractions that propel food
D) Removal of undigested wastes from body
E) Breakdown of organic molecules with digestive enzymes
Chemical Digestion
The breakdown of complex food substances into simpler forms that the body can absorb, involving enzymes and other substances.
Organic Molecules
Chemical compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to other atoms, characteristic of living organisms but also found in some man-made substances.
- Explain the physiological and biochemical processes involved in digestion.
Verified Answer
KH
Kailee HenryMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Chemical digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller, absorbable components through the action of digestive enzymes, which matches description E.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the physiological and biochemical processes involved in digestion.