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NEET Biology · Medium

Digestion and Absorption: Salivary Digestion MCQ

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Salivary DigestionMediumQuestion 13251

Question

If salivary amylase is absent, the earliest digestion most directly affected will be that of:

  1. A
    Starch
    Correct
  2. B
    Protein
  3. C
    Fat
  4. D
    Nucleic acid

Correct answer

Starch

Explanation

Salivary amylase begins carbohydrate digestion by acting on starch in the mouth.

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