Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Digestion
A
the enzymatic conversion of complex dietary substances to a form that can be absorbed
2
Q
Enterocytes
A
absorptive cells of the intestinal epithelium
3
Q
Assimilation
A
overall process of digestion and absorption
4
Q
Amylose
A
aplha-1,4 linakge
5
Q
Amylopectin
A
alpha-1,6 linkage
6
Q
Endoenzyme
A
enzyme that functions within the cell that it is produced
7
Q
proenzyme
A
inactive / nearly inactive precursor of an enzyme
