Physical & Chemical Digestion Flashcards by Elena Loddo

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What is physical digestion?

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Food broken into smaller pieces (chewing, churning).

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What is chemical digestion?

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Enzymes break down food into soluble molecules.

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Example of chemical digestion in mouth?

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Salivary amylase breaks starch → maltose.

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