NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Which one of the following is true of enzymes?
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Enzymes are carbohydrates.
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Enzymes slow down chemical reactions.
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Enzymes are chemically changed at the end of the experiment.
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Enzymes help to break down large particles of food into smaller particles.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A chemical digestion process called enzymatic hydrolysis can break the bonds holding the molecular ‘building blocks’ within the food together. For example, proteins are broken down into their ‘building block’ amino acids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Of these five components, pepsin is the principal enzyme involved in protein digestion. It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids that can be easily absorbed in the small intestine.
Detailed explanation-3: -The digestive system: Enzymes help the body break down larger complex molecules into smaller molecules, such as glucose, so that the body can use them as fuel.
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