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2007-02-10 04:03:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The breakdown of large molecules into different substances that may be more soluble.
An example would be Lipids brokendown to Fatty acids and glycerol.
2007-02-10 04:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dr A. Vencicio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
digestion is defined as breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules using enzyme for absorption of the body. Different nutrients are digested in different organ. FOr example, enzyme protease in stomach digest proteins, amylase(found in saliva and small instestine) digest carbohydrates..small intestines digest fats,etc.
2007-02-10 04:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by drjenlee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To change food chemically in the ailmentary canalinto material suitable for assimilation by the body [organism].
2007-02-10 04:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is when the body breaks down large food molecules into small food molecules and then absorbs the small molecules into the body.
2007-02-10 04:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by tammy m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋