Sally Student Does Not Understand the Differences Between Ions,isotopes,and Free

question 71

Essay

Sally Student does not understand the differences between ions,isotopes,and free radicals.Assuming she has learned and understood some basic chemistry,what is the likely source of her confusion? Review the definitions of these terms,then make a table or flow chart to help her sort this out.

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Definitions:

Amylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

Trypsin

A digestive enzyme produced in the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where most chemical digestion takes place.