Translations:AY Honors/Digestion/Answer Key/48/en
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- Carbohydrates are compounds made of sugars. Digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth, continues in the stomach, and is completed in the small intestine.
- Proteins are made of amino acids. Most protein digestion takes place in the duodenum with the overall contribution from the stomach being small.
- Fats consist of a glycerin molecule with three fatty acids attached. Fats are completely digested in the small intestine.
- Vitamins are organic compounds essential to the body. Vitamins are absorbed by the small intestine.
- Minerals are trace elements such as iron, copper, and salts essential to metabolism. Minerals are absorbed in the small intestine.
- Water is an essential nutrient and is directly involved in all the chemical reactions of life. It is primarily absorbed in the large intestine.
