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Standard IX
Biology
Digestive System and Digestive Glands
Which of the ...
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Which of the following are functions of saliva?
A
Lubrication of food in the mouth
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Breakdown of proteins in food
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Breakdown of starch in food into simple sugars
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D
Absorption of food into alimentary canal
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The correct option is
C
Breakdown of starch in food into simple sugars
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