Learning objective

Recognize that physical digestion enhances the surface area of food, facilitating the action of enzymes during chemical digestion.

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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 recognize that physical digestion enhances the surface area of food, facilitating the action of enzymes during chemical digestion.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

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Physical digestion involves breaking down food into smaller pieces, while chemical digestion involves enzymes breaking down food into nutrients.

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Explain the importance of physical digestion in the digestive process.
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