Asked by Abdullah Azmi Elayyan on Jun 11, 2024
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Salivary amylase begins the digestion of which nutrient in the mouth?
A) starch
B) proteins
C) lipids
D) amino acids
E) nucleic acids
Salivary Amylase
An enzyme found in saliva that starts the process of starch digestion in the mouth.
Nutrient
Substance that an organism must acquire from the environment for growth and survival.
- Understand the digestion and absorption process of different nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids).
Verified Answer
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Krishan DhankherJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Salivary amylase begins the digestion of starch in the mouth.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the digestion and absorption process of different nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids).