Where in the human body does the chemical digestion of starch begin?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. In the mouth
- Step 1: Saliva contains amylase. Step 2. Amylase starts to break starch into sugars in the mouth. Answer: In the mouth. Why not the others: Stomach acid mainly acts on proteins, the large intestine absorbs water and bile helps with fats.
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