What is the function of bile salts ?

Important Questions on Digestion and Absorption

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 4

Name the two parts of the alimentary canal where fat is digested.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 5

Why are proteases generally released in inactive form ?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 6

Why does a bread piece taste sweeter, when you chew it ?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 7

Mention any two structural features of the small intestine, which add to its absorptive capacity.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 8

Cite a case of intracellular digestion in humans.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 1

Define the term digestion. List the food contents that need digestion.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 2

What is a non-digestive enzyme? Name such enzyme released into the intestine and give its role.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 20 - Digestion and Absorption>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 3

What are plicae circulares? Give their location and function.