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Question 33
a.

The table contains names and descriptions of processes involved in the human digestive system.

Complete the table by filling in the missing names (1, 3, and 4) and descriptions (2 and 5).

Name of processDescription of process
(1)  ...............................................food is taken into the body through the mouth
Digestion(2)  ...........................................................................
(3)  ...............................................small, soluble food molecules and ions move through the wall of the small intestine into the blood
(4)  ...............................................digested food molecules move into body cells where they are used to become part of the cells
Egestion(5)  ...........................................................................
[5]
b.

Describe the process of digestion in the mouth.

[4]
c.

A student carried out food tests on two different food samples, A and B. The results are shown in the table below.

SampleReagent/Test usedObservation
AEthanol emulsion testcloudy white emulsion
BBenedict's reagent (heated)brick-red precipitate

The student concluded that both food samples contained lipids.

Do you agree with this conclusion? Give reasons for your answer.

[3]

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