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What is the main function of bile in the digestive process?
What is the main function of bile in the digestive process?
- To synthesise new proteins and lipids
- To break down carbohydrates into simple sugars
- To produce glucose for respiration
- To neutralise hydrochloric acid and emulsify fats (correct)
What is the primary product of protease breakdown?
What is the primary product of protease breakdown?
- Simple sugars
- Glycerol and fatty acids
- Amino acids (correct)
- Starch
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch?
- Amylase (correct)
- Lipase
- Protease
- Bile
What is the purpose of the alkaline conditions in the digestive process?
What is the purpose of the alkaline conditions in the digestive process?
What is the role of carbohydrases in the digestive process?
What is the role of carbohydrases in the digestive process?
Where is bile produced and stored?
Where is bile produced and stored?
Lipases break down carbohydrates to simple sugars.
Lipases break down carbohydrates to simple sugars.
Amylase is a type of protease that breaks down proteins.
Amylase is a type of protease that breaks down proteins.
The products of digestion are used to synthesize new DNA molecules.
The products of digestion are used to synthesize new DNA molecules.
Bile is acidic to neutralise the alkaline conditions in the small intestine.
Bile is acidic to neutralise the alkaline conditions in the small intestine.
The 'lock and key theory' is a simplified model to explain the action of hormones.
The 'lock and key theory' is a simplified model to explain the action of hormones.
The gall bladder is responsible for producing bile.
The gall bladder is responsible for producing bile.
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