Question

Digestion of ________ begins in the mouth.

Answer 1

Starch digestion:

1. Digestion is the biochemical process by which food is broken down and converted into energy.
2. Digestion of starches starts in the mouth itself, as it contains saliva.
3. Salivary glands secrete saliva that contains salivary amylase.
4. The amylase enzyme acts on the starch to produce maltose.

Final answer : Digestion of starch begins in the mouth.