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Which enzyme is responsible for the digestion of starch in the human mouth?
- A.Pepsin
- B.Salivary amylase
- C.Trypsin
- D.Lipase
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Correct answer: B — Salivary amylase
Solution
- Digestion begins in the oral cavity.
- Saliva contains the enzyme salivary amylase.
- This enzyme acts on starch to convert it into simpler sugars.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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