10 Questions
What is the term for the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces?
Mechanical digestion
Which enzyme in saliva starts the digestion of starch in the food?
Salivary amylase
Where does about 30% of starch get hydrolyzed into disaccharide?
Oral cavity (mouth)
What is the ideal pH for amylase to work in the mouth?
Alkaline
Where does segmentation contractions contribute to mechanical digestion?
Small intestine
What is the result of the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems during sexual intercourse?
Fertilization of the ovum by the sperm to form a zygote
What is the genetic composition of a zygote formed through fertilization?
Contains 46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
When does genetic recombination occur in human reproduction?
When the ovum is fertilized by the sperm to form a zygote
What is the defined development process known as in human reproduction?
Human embryogenesis
What is a biological requirement for human reproduction to be achieved?
Undergoing puberty
Test your knowledge of digestion with this quiz! Learn about the processes of mechanical and chemical digestion, absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, and the overall breakdown of food compounds.
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