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A Polypeptide That Is Necessary to Speed Up a Chemical

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A polypeptide that is necessary to speed up a chemical reaction in the body is known as an enzyme.


Definitions:

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that starts the process of starch digestion in the mouth.

Nutrient

Substance that an organism must acquire from the environment for growth and survival.

Cecum

A pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines which plays a role in absorbing fluids and salts that remain after intestinal digestion.

Large Intestine

The final section of the digestive system, responsible for water absorption and forming solid waste from undigested food.

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