Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 18 - Section 18.2 - Digestion of Foods - Questions and Problems - Page 631: 18.12

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In stage 1 of digestion, food is broken down into smaller particles and coated with amylase to lubricate the particles and aid in digestion. At this stage some of the carbohydrates are converted into glucose.

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