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Question 43
a.

The table contains names and descriptions of processes involved in human nutrition.

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

Name of processDescription of process
(1)  ...............................................the process of taking food and drink into the body through the mouth
Digestion(2)  ...........................................................................
Absorption(3)  ...........................................................................
(4)  ...............................................the movement of digested food molecules into the cells of the body where they are used, becoming part of the cells
Egestion(5)  ...........................................................................
[5]
b.

Describe the process of digestion in the small intestine.

[5]
c.

A student carried out some food tests on two different food samples, A and B. The table below shows the results.

SampleReagent/test usedColour / observation seen
AEthanol emulsion testcloudy white emulsion
BBenedict's solution (with heating)brick-red precipitate

The student concluded that both samples of food contained reducing sugars.

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

[3]

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