The breakdown of food takes place in the mouth, stomach and small intestine. Name the type of digestion for which the teeth in t

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Yuri [45]

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The breakdown of food takes place in the mouth, stomach and small intestine. Name the type of digestion for which the teeth in t

he mouth are responsible.

Biology

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Elena-2011 [213] · Answer 1 · 2022-11-17T22:51:08+03:00

Answer:

It is Chemical

Explanation:

Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth as the food is chewed. Chemical digestion involves breaking down the food into simpler nutrients that can be used by the cells. Chemical digestion begins in the mouth when food mixes with saliva. Saliva contains an enzyme (amylase) that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates.