Chemical Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Where does chemical digestion take place?
A
In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.
2
Q
What happens during chemical digestion?
A
Chemicals (e.g. HCl) and enzymes break down complex molecules.
3
Q
What is an example of a chemical in the body that takes part in chemical digestion? What does it do?
A
Amylase in saliva - an enzyme that breaks down starch (a carbohydrate).
