Anatomy stomach/Intestins 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of digestion?
A
digestion is the chemical alteration that allows absorption of nutrients
2
Q
What are the absorbed nutrients used by cells?
A
fatty acids, amino acids, simple sugars, nucleotides
3
Q
What is hydrolysis?
A
Hydrolysis is the process which uses water to break the bonds binding molecules together (common in disaccharides into monosaccharides)
4
Q
What is denaturation?
A
Denaturation is the breaking of bonds that provide molecules with their 3D structure
