Where does starches start being digested in the GI tract?
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1.
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mouth
Answer explanation
saliva contains amylase, an enzyme that degrade carbohydrates.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where does glycogen start being digested in the GI tract?
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mouth
Answer explanation
Glycogen is an animal derived carbohydrate. Saliva contains amylase, an enzyme that degrade carbohydrates.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where does cellulose start being digested in the GI tract of horses?
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large intestines
Answer explanation
cellulose can only be degraded by microbes by fermentation. In horses, the happens in the hindgut.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where does protein digestion start in the GI tract?
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stomach
Answer explanation
Pepsin secreted by the stomach as well as the Hal start the digestion of proteins.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many amino acids make up all proteins in animals?
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20
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many amino acids make up all proteins in animals?
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20
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How much cellulose does this food contain?
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4g
Answer explanation
fiber is another word for cellulose
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