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Saliva. Chew a starch long enough and saliva will begin to transform it into sugar.

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What do pancreatic enzymes digest?

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A mutation in the genes for salivary amylase will greatly affect the chemical digestion of what?

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What is the watery liquid that begins the chemical breakdown of food?

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What are smart starches?

smart starches are starches that can instantly or slowly change a powder substance into a thick liquid such as custard or angel delight


When starches cook?

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What is the class of the food that begins to get chemically changed in the mouth?

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Is toast easy to digest?

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What does the mouth digest?

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