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What is the main function of the stomach in fish?
What is the main function of the stomach in fish?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach of fish?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach of fish?
What is the term used to refer to the partially digested food in the stomach of fish?
What is the term used to refer to the partially digested food in the stomach of fish?
Aside from aiding in digestion, what other function does Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) serve in the fish stomach?
Aside from aiding in digestion, what other function does Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) serve in the fish stomach?
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Which organ in some fish species replaces the function of the stomach by acting as a modified pouch for food storage?
Which organ in some fish species replaces the function of the stomach by acting as a modified pouch for food storage?
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What is the primary role of Pepsin in the digestion process within the fish stomach?
What is the primary role of Pepsin in the digestion process within the fish stomach?
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What is the role of pepsin in the digestive system of fish?
What is the role of pepsin in the digestive system of fish?
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Which enzyme found in the intestines of fish helps break down proteins into peptides?
Which enzyme found in the intestines of fish helps break down proteins into peptides?
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In the intestine, what process involves the breakdown of oligopeptides into tripeptides and dipeptides?
In the intestine, what process involves the breakdown of oligopeptides into tripeptides and dipeptides?
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What is the main function of lipase in the digestive system of fish?
What is the main function of lipase in the digestive system of fish?
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Which enzyme assists in converting starch and glycogen into maltose and dextrin in the intestines?
Which enzyme assists in converting starch and glycogen into maltose and dextrin in the intestines?
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What is the significance of garam empedu in the digestion of fats in fish intestines?
What is the significance of garam empedu in the digestion of fats in fish intestines?
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