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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question
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Question

Where does carbohydrate digestion begin?
Options
A In the stomach
B In the small intestine
C In the mouth
Correct Answer
D In the large intestine
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with the action of salivary amylase on starch.

Hint

This is why starchy foods can taste sweet if chewed for a long time.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Digestion and Absorption of Food
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 524 of 2214
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