How is mechanical digestion different from chemical digestion?

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Boston Shepherd

4 February, 17:40

How is mechanical digestion different from chemical digestion?

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Kaila Briggs · Answer 1

Mechanical digestion involves physically breaking the food into smaller pieces. Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth as the food is chewed.

Chemical digestion involves breaking down the food into simpler nutrients that can be used by the cells. Chemical digestion begins in the mouth when food mixes with saliva.

Preston · Answer 2

Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth as the food is chewed. Chemical digestion involves breaking down the food into simpler nutrients that can be used by the cells.