Question

Where does the digestion of carbohydrates take place inside the body?

• A. Mouth and stomach
• B. Stomach and small intestine
• C. Mouth and small intestine
• D. Stomach only

Answer 1

The correct option is C Mouth and small intestine

The digestion of carbohydrates starts in the mouth itself. The salivary gland produces saliva which contains salivary amylase. This enzyme breaks down starch into simple carbohydrates (disaccharides). There is no digestion of carbohydrates in the stomach. Further digestion of carbohydrates takes place in the duodenum and the ileum under the action of pancreatic and intestinal juices.