MDCAT
Biology
2015
Biology · Biological Molecules
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Question
At which site does designation of starches begin:
Options
- A
1
- B
2
- C
3
- D
4
Explanation
Starch digestion begins in the mouth with the addition of salivary amylase to food particles. Salivary amylase acts specifically on starch in the food and breaks them down to more simple compounds such as maltose.
Starch digestion begins in the mouth with the addition of salivary amylase to food particles. Salivary amylase acts specifically on starch in the food and breaks them down to more simple compounds such as maltose.
Tagged under Biology · Biological Molecules · 2015