Digestive system(Evelyn)

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Unit 1: Biochemistry

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Characteristics of a healthy forest

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Macromolecues

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Water as microbial habitat

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Digestive system(Evelyn)

Mouth

Salivary

Starch breaks down maltose

No digestion of proteins and fats

Nutrients not broken down.

Fibre

Helps releasing waste easier

Vitamins

Increase the body's immure system

Minerals

Food is broken down.

Nutrients

Fats

Glycerol and fatty acids

Provides energy ( twice as much as carbohydrates)

Proteins

Source of energy

Growth and repair of damaged tissues

Carbohydrates

Provides energy

Simple Sugar and Starch

Glucose

Stomach

Complex proteins breaks down simpler proteins

Protease in gastric juice

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