Starch digestion begins in the mouth. What specifically occurs during starch digestion?
A. Specific hormones break down starch into complex starches.
B. Specific hormones break down starch into simple sugars.
C. Specific enzymes break down starch into amino acids.
D. Specific enzymes break down starch into simple sugars.

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specific enzymes break down into simple sugars

Answer: D.Specific enzymes break down starch into simple sugars.

 

Explanation:

The digestion of food in animals and in humans begins with mouth. In the mouth the teeth grind and mix the food contents with the saliva. The saliva is a fluid which contains enzymes such as salivary amylase which breaks down the starch into simple sugar molecules. Hence, facilitates in the digestion process.