Question

Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion? Chewing food does not assist in carbohydrate digestion. Carbohydrate digestion is assisted by cooking, which softens tough skins. Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach. Saliva production does not influence starch digestion.

Answer 1

Answer:

The best answer to the question: Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion, would be: Carbohydrate digestion is assisted by cooking, which softens tough skins.

Explanation:

The process of actual digestion of carbs initiates in the mouth, when the chewing process, and also the mixing with saliva, starts the breaking of the starch contents in food, and other simpler carbs. Then, most of the digestion and absorption takes place in the small intestine, when the chyme is mixed with the pancreatic juices. But because the access to carbs can be sometimes tough, especially when the products have coverings, like potato skins, cooking will help in softening these and making the access to carbs by saliva, and other juices, easier.