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O-LevelBiologyHuman Nutrition5090/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q101 Mark

A gland secretes different types of enzymes into part of the alimentary canal which allows digestion of proteins and starch. It also receives alkaline secretions from another gland and contains muscles that are used in peristalsis. Which part of the alimentary canal is being described?

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A[Label A in Figure 10.1]
B[Label B in Figure 10.1]
C[Label C in Figure 10.1]
D[Label D in Figure 10.1]

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A: [Label A in Figure 10.1]

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Human Nutrition, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 10.

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