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Digestion of starch starts in the stomach.

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True
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Solution

The correct option is B False
Digestion of starch starts from the mouth. The salivary gland in the mouth secretes saliva, which mixes with the food that is chewed. This is because to moisten the food. The saliva in the mouth contains the enzyme called amylase that is the starch-digesting enzyme.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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