Read Slide 5. Which statement best explains the importance of both mechanical and chemical digestion in humans and frogs?

Question

a
Mechanical digestion breaks down food physically, while chemical digestion uses enzymes to break down food into nutrients in both organisms.
b
Mechanical digestion only occurs in humans, while chemical digestion only occurs in frogs.
c
Both mechanical and chemical digestion are not necessary in humans and frogs as they have different digestive needs.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the importance of both mechanical and chemical digestion in humans and frogs is:

a Mechanical digestion breaks down food physically, while chemical digestion uses enzymes to break down food into nutrients in both organisms.

This statement accurately reflects the functions of both types of digestion in facilitating the digestive process in both humans and frogs.