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Match the items of Columns I with those given in Column II:























Column I



Column II



Food components



Product(s) of digestion



Carbohydrates



Fatty acids and glycerol



Proteins



Sugar



Fats



Amino acids



Carbohydrates : Sugar


The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth and complete when it is broken down into simple sugar which can be absorbed by the body.


Proteins : Amino acids


Proteins are digested into stomach and small intestine. They are broken down into amino acids by enzymes.


Fats : Fatty acids and glycerol


Fat from food is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol. The bile plays an important role in the digestion of fats.


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