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No, amylase begins the conversion of starch into the disaccharide maltose although this conversion is incomplete because food is in the mouth for a relatively short period of time. protein digestion begins in the stomach.

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Amylase is secreted by both the salivary glands and the pancreas.

The salivary glands secrete it into the mouth, while the pancreas secrete it into the small intestine.

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Salivary glands

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Salivary Glands

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Q: What produces a product containing amylase that begins starch breakdown in the mouth?
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