Digestion of _ starts in oral cavity due to the action of enzyme present in :
Correct answer: A. Starch
- A. Starch
- B. Fatty Acids
- C. Cellulose
- D. Polypeptides
Explanation
The slavery glands present in our mouth are responsible for secreting salivary amylase which digests starch present in our food therefore the primary digestion of starch starts from the oral cavity. •Fatty acids , cellulose and polysaccharides could not be digested in the oral cavity because mouth lacks the enzymes responsible for their digestion. Hence options B,C and D are not correct.
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