Digestion of starch starts in the stomach

True

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False

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Solution

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

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Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:

(a) Digestion of starch starts in the stomach. (T/F)

(b) The tongue helps in mixing food with saliva. (T/F)

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Mark (T) if the statement is true and (F) if it is false:
(a) Digestion of starch starts in the stomach.

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