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Directions: Answer the following question by selecting the most appropriate option.
It has been observed that the process of digestion is faster inside the stomach than outside because
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food is churned in the stomach thereby increasing the surface area for quicker enzyme action
💡 Explanation:
Digestion is faster in the stomach primarily because of mechanical digestion - the churning action breaks food into smaller particles, dramatically increasing surface area for enzyme action. This is why we chew food too. While stomach acidity helps, option B captures the primary mechanical advantage.