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Identify the importance of chemical digestion in creating small soluble molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceHuman nutritionSupplement content

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This point belongs to Digestion, especially Digestion outcomes.
You need to be able to identify the importance of chemical digestion in creating small soluble molecules that can be absorbed by the body.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

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Chemical digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller, soluble molecules through the action of enzymes.

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Explain the importance of chemical digestion in the human body.
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