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The main chemical of the stomach is to begin the digestion of?
to begin the digestion of proteins
Is salivary amylase mechanical or chemical digestion?
no, amylase is for carbohydrates. For proteins it's protease :)
In humans chemical digestion is accomplished by enzyme action that begins in the mouth and end in the?
Digestion ends in the large intestine.
Compare mechanical digestion to chemical digestion?
mechanical digestion - chewing, mixing, churning chemical digestion - breakdown of fat, carbohydrate and proteins by specific enzymes (lipases, amylases, and proteinases respectively)
Why does the chemical digestion of proteins start in the stomach?
to digest waist of course
The main chemical activity of the stomach is to begin the digestion of proteins?
true
Where does chemical digestion begin and what food group does it break down?
mouth, proteins, lipides...
Chemical digestion is possible because of certain kinds of proteins called what?
The answer would be "Enzymes".The key digesting enzymes include lipases (for lipids), proteases (for proteins). Other enzymes important is amylases, which digest certain types of sugars.
What is the action of breaking down food into smaller pieces?
Mechanical digestion, which is accomplished by chewing, and the phsyical movements of the stomach. More specifically, chemical digestion which is accomplished by the action of acids in the stomach and digestive enzymes to break larger, more complex carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins into smaller molecules so they may be more readily absorbed abd used by the body.
Which proteins speed up chemical reactions?
Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions. They are called biological catalysts as well. Examples include Protease(speeds up digestion of proteins), Lipase(digestion of fats), Cellulase(digestion of cellulose),etc.
What enzyme completes the digestion of proteins?
Trypsin completes the digestion of proteins. Pepsin in the stomach starts the digestion of proteins.
What is the main chemical activity of the stomach?
The main chemical activity of the stomach is digestion of the proteins. There are a number of enzymes and hormones secreted in the stomach to aid this process.
