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Describe the processes involved in the absorption of the products of starch digestion

glucose moves in with sodium into epithelial cellvia carrier/channel protein sodium removed from epithelial cell by active transport/sodium-potassium pump into blood therefore maintaining low conc of sodi...

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How are proteins produced?

Proteins are comprised by amino acids and the order of these amino acids determines the type of protein. This order is coded by the sequence of DNA bases.
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Answered by Gina V. • Biology tutor
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What is the function of mitochondria?

Mitochondria is an organelle responsible for providing energy. Mitochondria releases energy through the chemical process of aerobic cellular respiration, where one molecule of glucose can be broken down (...

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Explain how blood glucose levels are controlled in people who do not have diabetes

Blood glucose levels are controlled by homeostasis. When people eat foods that contain a lot of starch/sugar, their blood glucose will rise above a normal level. This will be detected by cells in the panc...

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Describe the process of digestion in the mouth.

Food is broken down mechanically by chewing. Saliva secreted from the salivary glands contains amylase which breaks down starch to maltose.

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