Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chemical digestion

Chemical digestion — practice question

This question concerns chemical digestion.
(a)[2]

Define chemical digestion.

(b(i))[1]

Name the enzyme responsible for breaking down starch.

(b(ii))[1]

Name the product formed when starch is digested.

(c(i))[2]

Identify the two letters on Fig. 4.1 that indicate the structures producing enzymes that digest starch.

(c(ii))[1]

State the name of the part of the alimentary canal where digested food is absorbed.

(d)[2]

State two functions carried out by the stomach.

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