Question

question 32
1 pts
carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with the help of which enzyme?
pancreatic amylase
salivary protease
salivary amylase

Explanation:

Salivary amylase in saliva starts carbohydrate digestion in the mouth. Pancreatic amylase acts in the small - intestine and salivary protease acts on proteins, not carbohydrates.

Answer:

C. Salivary amylase