The Main Function of Enzymes in the Human Digestive Tract

question 36

Multiple Choice

The main function of enzymes in the human digestive tract is to

• A) create the chemical bonds that form complex carbohydrates.
• B) ensure that fats remain grouped together in large droplets.
• C) catalyze chemical reactions that break specific chemical bonds in food molecules.
• D) neutralize the acids produced by the stomach.

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