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karen

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on: Aug 20, 2018
What are digestive enzymes and what do they do?

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Carla is the dietitian for an inpatient drug rehab facility. In order to provide her newly admitted clients with sufficient _____ for production of some of the enzymes used by the liver to detoxify drugs, she plans menus that include _____.
 a. molybdenum; peas, grains, and nuts
  b. zinc; milk, meat, and seafood
  c. chromium; fruits, vegetables, and grains
  d. selenium; meat, seafood, and nuts


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Digestive enzymes are biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions that break down complex food particles. Specifically, digestive enzymes catalyze hydrolysis reactions that break chemical bonds by the addition of water. As a result, nutrients such as starch and protein are broken down into smaller components so that they can be absorbed by the body.

Answer to Question 2

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