ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Starch is broken down into amino acids
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Starch is cleaved by the Salivary Amylase enzyme.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in the small intestine. Hence, the statement is correct.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saliva contains the enzyme amylase which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

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