Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134015187
Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.18AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A part of the digestive tract where digestion of protein begins has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

  • Amino acid had both amino functional group and carboxyl functional group in a molecule.
  •  Digestive process involves the conversion of protein to amino acid. Breakdown of protein starts when large pieces of food are converted by chewing into smaller portion.

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