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Where are minerals broken down?
In the digestive system minerals are broken down in the stomach area
What macromolecules is first broken down in the stomach?
Proteins are the macromolecules that are first broken down in the stomach. The enzyme pepsin helps to break down proteins into smaller peptides.
Which macronutrient is not broken down chemically in the stomach?
carbohydrates
What can't be broken down by stomach acid?
lipids
How is protein broken down?
Protein is broken down in the stomach by Gastric Juices ( which is a mixture of hydrocloric acids and enzimes ) .
Where are lipids broken down?
Lipids are broken down by lipase from the pancreas, located above the Intestines and below the stomach.
What does the stomach do to your food?
The stomach breaks down your food. When you swallow your food, it lands in the stomach. It is broken down by stomach acids and moved into the intestines.
Where in your digestive system is food broken down mechanically?
In the stomach
Does jelly get broken down in the small intestine?
Food breaks down in the stomach, not the intestines.
Where does tomato get broken down in?
Tomatoes are broken down in the stomach by stomach acid and enzymes, particularly pepsin. The acidic environment helps to break down the tomato's cell walls and release nutrients for absorption in the small intestine.
What is the Main organic molecule digested in stomach?
Protein is the main macromolecule that is broken down in the stomach.
What would happen to insulin in the stomach if it was swallowed as a tablet?
it will be broken down
