Question

another name for the large intestine

an enzyme that breaks down food

acid in the stomach

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What is amylase? (1 point)

C

O

a nutrient absorbed in the small intestine

Answer 1

- Another name for the large intestine: colon
- Acid in the stomach: hydrochloric acid (HCl)
- What is amylase? An enzyme that breaks down starch (a carbohydrate) into sugars; produced in saliva and the pancreas
- A nutrient absorbed in the small intestine: examples — glucose (from carbs), amino acids (from proteins), and fatty acids/glycerol (from fats)