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Carbohydrate digestion begins where?
Carbohydrate digestion starts in the mouth, and later is further digested in the small intestine.
What type of carbohydrate can only be digested by ruminants and not humans by?
cellulose which is present in grass can be digested by ruminants but cannot be digested by humans
Is protein fat and carbohydrate are all digested at the same rate?
yes
Which macronutrient, carbohydrate or protein, is digested more quickly than fat?
Carbohydrates are digested more quickly than fat.
What are the smaller molecules made when protein carbohydrate and protein are digested?
Protein is digested to form amino acids. Lipids are digested to fatty acids. Carbohydrates are digested to glucose and other simple sugars.
Fat is digested more slowly than carbohydrate or protein?
yes
How do cows digest carbohydrate?
Thet chew them and then the stomach churns them up and they are then digested in the small intestine.
What nutrient is not digested but stimulates intestinal muscle contractions?
The nutrient that is not digested but stimulates intestinal muscle contractions is fiber. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that may be soluble or insoluble.
What is a simple carbohyrdrate?
A simple carbohydrate are things that are broken down and digested easily; white bread or potato
Is fiber a type of complex carbohydrate that is easily digested?
No, fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not easily digested by the body. It passes through the digestive system intact, aiding in digestion and promoting overall gut health. Complex carbohydrates are starches that take longer to break down compared to simple sugars.
What carbohydrate from plant foods cannot be digested by animals and passes through the digestive system?
Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls that cannot be digested by any mammal (including humans). This is because mammals lack the enzyme which breaks the β(1,4) linkages found within cellulose.
When most proteins fats and carbohydrate are digested completely they are converted to end products that?
When most proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are digested completely, they are converted to the end products that are soluble and can easily pass through cell membranes.
