Question

What type of reaction is represented by digestion of food in our body

Answer 1

On digestion of food the body faces a decomposition reaction, i.e. decomposition of food in our body.

Decomposition is nothing but a chemical reaction and breaking down of food into digestible nutrients such as Carbohydrates, proteins, fats which our body required for proper functioning.

Answer 2

Decomposition Reaction
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The Decomposition reaction is represented by digestion of food in our body
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The decomposition reaction means the chemical reaction in short. These reactions involve an energy source such as heat and electricity.

The reaction is usually endothermic, because heat is required to break the bonds present in the substance in this reaction.