A piece of meat and a piece of fruit are fed to both a lizard and a person.The extent to which these foods are digested by digestive enzymes along these two gastrointestinal tracts varies.Which of the following is not a reason for the variation in digestion?

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The amount of protein in the meat and fruit is not a reason for the variation in digestion. While the amount of protein may affect the extent of digestion, the variability in digestion is primarily due to differences in pH of the digestive organs, body temperature, variations in enzymes produced, and the bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract.

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