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Question 2 (a)
Mark (T) if the statement is true and (F) if it is false:
(a) Digestion of starch starts in the stomach.

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The given statement is false.
The digestion of starch takes place in the mouth. The saliva secreted in the mouth breaks down the starch into sugars. Hence, the digestion of starch doesn't start in the stomach.

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