The chemical digestion of food starts in the:

Mouth

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Stomach

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Esophagus

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Small intestine

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Large intestine

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Solution

The correct option is A Mouth
Chemical digestion of food starts in the mouth. The mouth has salivary glands that secrete an enzyme called amylase. This enzyme acts on complex carbohydrates present in the food and converts them into simpler forms.

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