20 Questions
The process of digestion releases many nutrients in forms the body can use by breaking up food in the intestinal tract. (True/False)
True
Enzymes are living catalysts that increase the speed of biological reactions without being a part of the compound formed. (True/False)
True
Each enzyme acts optimally at a certain pH, for example, amylase acts only in acidic medium. (True/False)
False
Carbohydrate digestion occurs mainly in the stomach. (True/False)
False
Enzymes are proteins by nature and are specific in their actions. (True/False)
True
Chewing of food is a mechanical process involved in digestion.
True
Absorption is the process by which nutrients are carried into the circulation system and delivered to the cells?
True
The utilization of nutrients in the body primarily occurs in the stomach.
False
Swallowing of food is a mechanical process involved in digestion.
True
The primary function of the intestinal tract is to absorb and deliver nutrients to the cells.
False
Which process involves the breaking up of food in the intestinal tract?
Digestion
What is the primary function of the intestinal tract?
Absorption and delivery of nutrients to cells
Which enzyme acts optimally in an acidic medium?
Amylase
What is the main function of the cell in relation to nutrients absorbed?
To produce materials needed for existence
In which organ does the mixing of food with enzymes and acid occur through churning action?
Stomach
Where does salivary amylase start the digestion of starch?
In the mouth at neutral or alkaline pH
What is the primary role of enzymes in the digestion process?
To increase the speed of chemical reactions
Where does carbohydrate digestion occur almost completely?
In the small intestine
What is the role of coenzymes in enzyme reactions?
To aid the function of enzymes
How do enzymes act optimally in a reaction?
At a certain pH
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