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The Digestive System — Unit test

Question 22 • Biology - SC3209 IC

Which of the following starts to break down as soon as they enter the mouth?

Answer
A
carbohydrates
B
proteins
C
fats
D
nucleic acids

Explanation

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth, where salivary amylase starts breaking starches into smaller sugars. Protein digestion begins mainly in the stomach, while most fat digestion occurs in the small intestine. So the correct choice is carbohydrates.

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