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Explain chemical digestion as the process that transforms large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble ones.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceHuman nutritionCore content

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This point belongs to Digestion, especially Digestion outcomes.
You need to be able to explain chemical digestion as the process that transforms large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble ones.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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Chemical digestion involves the breakdown of large food molecules into smaller, soluble molecules by enzymes.

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Explain the process of chemical digestion and its importance in nutrient absorption.
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