Why is digestion important?

What will be an ideal response?


Digestion is important because cells throughout the body rely on the organic molecules we eat to produce energy and to replenish the intracellular nutrient pool.

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Oxygen plays a more significant role in respiration than carbon dioxide

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Excessive intake of alcohol leads to respiratory alkalosis.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is NOT an explanation for how one gene can produce more than one protein?

A. Posttranslational methylation and phosphorylation B. Different carbohydrates bonded to the protein C. Various cuts and splices of mRNA D. Different groups of polypeptides associating to make different proteins

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Specialized ________ form the secretory component of the choroid plexus

A) epididymal cells B) ependymal cells C) arachnoid cells D) astrocyte E) blood cells

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