By giving a reason state why chemical change takes place in the following case: Digestion of food.

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Chemical change: The process in which the composition of substance is completely altered and a new product is formed is called a chemical change.
Digestion of food is considered a chemical change because enzymes in the stomach and intestine break down large macromolecules into simpler molecules so that the body can more easily absorb the food.

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