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Name the protein that digests carbohydrates in the mouth.

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Pepsin

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Lipase

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Pepsinogen

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Salivary amylase

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Solution

The correct option is D Salivary amylase
Salivary amylase is an enzyme found in the saliva of humans. This enzyme breaks down the starches in the food by chemical digestion.

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