Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5SQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The chemical basis for the name of hydrolase that is used in the
Introduction:
Digestion is breakdown of larger food particles into smaller food particles. The digestive system hydrolyzes macro molecules which can be carbohydrates, proteins and fats present in the food into their respective subunit and absorb these subunit molecules and eliminate the waste.
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