18 Questions
Where does the digestion of carbohydrates like starch begin?
Buccal cavity
Which organ secretes digestive juices in addition to the salivary glands?
Liver
What is the main function of the stomach in the digestive system?
Start digestion of proteins
What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?
Secreting digestive juices
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the body?
Small intestine
What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive process?
Starting digestion of carbohydrates
What process allows plants to prepare their own food?
Photosynthesis
How do animals obtain food from plants indirectly?
By eating other animals that eat plants
What is the purpose of nutrient intake in animal nutrition?
To repair the body
Why are carbohydrates considered complex substances?
Because they cannot be utilized as such and need to be broken down
Which organisms suck the nectar of plants for food?
Bees
What is the primary method of food intake for snakes like pythons?
Swallowing whole animals they prey upon
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
To convert sunlight into carbohydrates
What is the result of the iodine test conducted on the leaves of plants kept in the dark?
The leaves turn black
Why does Boojho observe some plants with deep red, violet, or brown leaves?
The chlorophyll is masked by other pigments in those leaves
What happens when a plant is kept in the dark for 72 hours before an iodine test?
Photosynthesis stops completely
How does the large amount of red, brown, and other pigments affect photosynthesis in leaves?
Masks the green color of chlorophyll but photosynthesis still occurs
Which element is NOT part of carbohydrates as mentioned in the text?
Nitrogen
Test your knowledge on the basic process of digestion of food and energy release in animals. Get familiar with terms like absorption, assimilation, bile, cellulose, and more.
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