Question

Starch digestion begins in the mouth. What specifically occurs during starch digestion?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Specific enzymes break down into simple sugars