Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Digestion of Food

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the digestion of food groups is FALSE?

• A)Digestion of all food groups begins in the mouth.
• B)Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and other monosaccharides.
• C)Fats are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids.
• D)Proteins are broken down into amino acids.
• E)Polysaccharides are broken down into glucose and other monosaccharides.

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