Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chemical digestion

Chemical digestion — practice question

Fig. 2.1 shows the alimentary canal in diagram form.
(a)[5]

Table 2.1 lists some processes that take place in the alimentary canal. Use the letters in Fig. 2.1 to show where each process occurs. Enter your answers in Table 2.1.

(b(i))[2]

Define the term enzyme.

(b(ii))[2]

State the end products of fat digestion.

(b(iii))[1]

State the names of the three chemical elements present in fats.

(b(iv))[2]

Draw circles around two foods that provide a good source of fat: beans, butter, pasta, oranges, rice, olive oil

(b(v))[3]

State the names of three components of a balanced diet, apart from fat.

(b(vi))[1]

State one function of fat in the body.

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