Because the foods eaten by animals are often composed largely of macromolecules, animals need to have mechanisms for ________.

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Enzymatic hydrolysis is the process by which large macromolecules are broken down into smaller units by the addition of water molecules. Animals use enzymes to break down the macromolecules present in the food they eat, so that they can be absorbed and used for energy or building materials. Dehydration synthesis refers to the process by which two smaller molecules are joined together to form a larger molecule, and regurgitation and demineralization are not directly related to the breakdown of macromolecules in food.

Because the Foods Eaten by Animals Are Often Composed Largely