Question

one more thing before you go... lets find out how much you learned about this topic! this will help us personalize your learning experience, and dont worry, it wont affect your grades. question 3 of 9 the initial chemical breakdown of starch into smaller sugar molecules in the human digestive system begins in the mouth due to the action of an enzyme called: salivary amylase. pepsin. lipase.

Explanation:

Salivary amylase is an enzyme in saliva that starts the chemical breakdown of starch into smaller sugar - molecules in the mouth. Pepsin acts on proteins in the stomach, and lipase breaks down fats.

Answer:

A. Salivary amylase