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Digestion of starch starts in the stomach


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
  1. Digestion of proteins starts from buccal cavity (mouth).
  2. In mouth, when the ingestion starts, salivary glands start releasing an enzyme called salivary amylase which helps in digesting starch.
  3. Saliva mixes with the chewed food and moistens the food.

Final answer: The given answer is False.


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