Lingual lipase starts the digestion of the lipids/fats. Salivary amylase<span>: Carbohydrate digestion also initiates in the mouth. </span>Amylase<span>, produced by the </span>salivary<span> glands, breaks complex carbohydrates to smaller chains, or even simple sugars. It is sometimes referred to as ptyalin.</span>
Well yes, but a dichotomous key can be used to classify just about anything you want.
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