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Biochemistry Vocab
Review of terms for Biochemistry test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| organic | contains the element carbon |
| inorganic | does not contain the element carbon |
| carbohydrates | an organic compound that comes from breads and grains |
| protein | an organic compound that comes from meat |
| lipids | an organic compound that comes from fats and oils |
| mechanical digestion | the physical breakdown of food |
| bile | substance produced in the body that breaks down fat |
| peristalsis | the process of squeezing food down to the stomach by the esophagus |
| enzyme | a substance produced by teh body that is used to speed up chemical digestion |
| starch | type of carbohydrate that comes from beans and potatoes |
| saliva | a watery fluid in the mouth that contains enzymes and aids in the digestion of food |
| mucus | a slimy mixture that produces and lubricates inside areas of th body |
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