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What will happen when a cell is placed in a concentrated glucose solution?
water will move out from the cell/ cell decreases its size
Parts where digestion of carbohydrates occur
mouth, small intestine
most acidic part of the digestive system
stomach
phloem carries
food/sugar
xylem carries
water and mineral salts
xylem or phloem: Found in the inner ring of the vessel
xylem
The part of the stem just above the cut region becomes swollen. Which part was removed, xylem or phloem?
phloem
Digestion of proteins begins in the
stomach
Digestion of fats happens in your
small intestine
2 organs that produce juices to break down fats are
liver and small intestine
End product of proteins
amino acids
end-product of carbohydrates
glucose/simple sugars
Blood consists of liquid substance called plasma. Functions of the plasma include:
Exchange of nutrients and waste substances between the body cells
What are enzymes?
Complex proteins that speeds up the chemical reactions
What is lipase?
converts fats into fatty cids/glycerol
How does bile help the digestion process?
breaks down fats/ emulsifies fats to increase the surface area
