Question

Digestion is an exothermic reaction.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

• During digestion, food is broken down into simpler substances.
• For example, rice, potatoes and bread contain carbohydrates.​
• These carbohydrates are broken down to form glucose.
• This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy.
• Hence, digestion is an exothermic process.

$C_6{H}_{12}{O}_6\left(aq\right)+6O_2\left(aq\right)$ $\to 6C{O}_2\left(aq\right)+6H_{2}O\left(l\right)+energy$

Hence, the given statement is true.