Why macromolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats are not absorbed by your body? Our body performs two types of digestion, mechanical and chemical. What are differences between the two?
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Instead, these macromolecules must be broken down into smaller, simpler molecules through the process of digestion. There are two types of digestion: mechanical and chemical. Show more…
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