Saliva breaks down into .

starch

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proteins

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amino acids

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sugars

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fats

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Solution

The correct option is D sugars

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If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be affected?

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(c) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
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