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What is the role of salivary amylase in the process of digestion?
What is the role of salivary amylase in the process of digestion?
- Digests fats into fatty acids and glycerol
- Breaks down proteins into amino acids
- Converts complex carbohydrates into simple sugars (correct)
- Emulsifies fats for better digestion
Why is hydrochloric acid important in the stomach for digestion?
Why is hydrochloric acid important in the stomach for digestion?
- Converts complex carbohydrates into simple sugars
- Neutralizes the stomach contents
- Breaks down proteins into amino acids (correct)
- Emulsifies fats for better absorption
Which digestive organ is primarily responsible for the complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
Which digestive organ is primarily responsible for the complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Salivary Glands
- Small Intestine (correct)
What is the function of bile juice in digestion?
What is the function of bile juice in digestion?
Which enzyme from the pancreas is responsible for digesting proteins?
Which enzyme from the pancreas is responsible for digesting proteins?
What is the role of intestinal juice in digestion?
What is the role of intestinal juice in digestion?
What is the main function of xylem in a plant?
What is the main function of xylem in a plant?
Where does the complete digestion of fats occur in our bodies?
Where does the complete digestion of fats occur in our bodies?
What organelle is responsible for the green color in leaves?
What organelle is responsible for the green color in leaves?
What is the role of bile salts in fat digestion in the small intestine?
What is the role of bile salts in fat digestion in the small intestine?
What would be the immediate consequence if a plant's chloroplasts are damaged?
What would be the immediate consequence if a plant's chloroplasts are damaged?
What is the function of pancreatic lipase in fat digestion?
What is the function of pancreatic lipase in fat digestion?
Why is chlorophyll essential for plant survival?
Why is chlorophyll essential for plant survival?
Why does the absorption of digested food mainly occur in the small intestine?
Why does the absorption of digested food mainly occur in the small intestine?
What happens if the phloem tissue in a plant is damaged?
What happens if the phloem tissue in a plant is damaged?
What is the main purpose of villi in the small intestine?
What is the main purpose of villi in the small intestine?
How do chloroplasts contribute to the growth of a plant?
How do chloroplasts contribute to the growth of a plant?
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
What is the primary function of bile in the digestion process?
What is the primary function of bile in the digestion process?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys in human beings?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys in human beings?
In aerobic respiration, where does the exchange of material between blood and cells primarily occur?
In aerobic respiration, where does the exchange of material between blood and cells primarily occur?
Why is bile considered essential for digestion even though it does not contain enzymes?
Why is bile considered essential for digestion even though it does not contain enzymes?
Which organ in the human digestive system is responsible for regulating the pH levels of food entering the small intestine?
Which organ in the human digestive system is responsible for regulating the pH levels of food entering the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the Aorta in the excretory system of human beings?
What is the primary function of the Aorta in the excretory system of human beings?
How do stomata facilitate the exchange of gases in plants?
How do stomata facilitate the exchange of gases in plants?
What is the main function of Xylem vessels in plants?
What is the main function of Xylem vessels in plants?
What is the role of Phloem vessels in plants?
What is the role of Phloem vessels in plants?
Why are stomata essential for plant survival?
Why are stomata essential for plant survival?
Which part of the plant transports nutrients produced during photosynthesis?
Which part of the plant transports nutrients produced during photosynthesis?
How does the presence of chlorophyll in leaves benefit photosynthesis?
How does the presence of chlorophyll in leaves benefit photosynthesis?
