Food molecules such as proteins cannot be absorbed unless they are digested.

Give one reason why.

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Abigail

27 April, 19:24

Food molecules such as proteins cannot be absorbed unless they are digested.

Give one reason why.

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Skylar Booker · Answer 1

Your body can't absorb proteins in their natural state. Certain proteases in your stomach and pancreas break the bonds that hold the amino acids in protein together so your body can absorb the composite amino acids individually.

Food molecules such as proteins cannot be absorbed unless they are digested.Give one reason why.

Food molecules such as proteins cannot be absorbed unless they are digested.

Give one reason why.