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What does the stomach and intestines digest starch into?
Sugars, (glucose).
Are Degus marsupials?
No. Degus are rodents, and rodent are not marsupials.
What are baby degus called?
baby degus are called pups
How do degus sleep?
In piles with other degus and in their FLAT topped houses.
Are degus allergic to cornflakes?
Generally, no they are not. But some degus may be allergic. They should only have them as a rare treat, though, since degus are severely prone to becoming diabetic. -Mommy of twelve degus. Have had twenty-three.
Which of the enzymes does not digest simple sugars?
Amylase is an enzyme that does not digest simple sugars. Amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates like starch into simpler sugars like glucose. Simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, do not require enzymatic digestion since they are already in their simplest form for absorption.
What nutrients take longer to digest and absorb fats proteins or sugars?
Fats and proteins generally take longer to digest and absorb compared to sugars. Fats require the body to break them down into fatty acids and glycerol, which can be a lengthy process. Proteins must be broken down into amino acids, also taking time, while sugars are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream after digestion. Therefore, fats and proteins are slower to digest than sugars.
Why are ruminant able to digest cellulose?
Actually ruminants cannot digest cellulose, they have symbiotic bacteria in a part of their stomach called a "rumen" digest the cellulose down to sugars and starches that the ruminants can actually digest in another part of their stomach later.
What does the mouth digest?
The enzymes in the saliva in the human mouth starts digestion on starches, turning them into sugars.
Lactose intolerance refers the inability to digest sugars found in what?
milk products. lactose is milk sugar.
Does corncob digest in pets?
Not exactly sure about corn cobs but if it's anything like corn kernels, the answer is no. most animals don't possess the quality to digest the sugars in corn.
Can humans digest starch?
Yes, humans can digest starch. Starch is a complex carbohydrate that is broken down by enzymes in the digestive system into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the body for energy.
