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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Carbohydrate digestion BEGINS in the:
Options
A Stomach
B Duodenum
C Mouth
Correct Answer
D Ileum
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth, where salivary amylase (ptyalin) breaks down starch into maltose. Digestion continues in the small intestine but ceases in the stomach due to low pH.

Hint

This is where the first enzyme that breaks down starch is secreted.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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