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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the:
Options
A Stomach
B Mouth
Correct Answer
C Small intestine
D Large intestine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with salivary amylase breaking down starch into maltose.

Hint

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

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