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Which part of the digestive system begins the breakdown of starch to suger?

amylase enzyme


Produces a product containing amylase that begins starch breakdown in the mouth?

Salivary glands


What breaks starches down in the mouth?

Amylase in the saliva begins the breakdown of starch in your mouth.


What part of the body has enzymes that begins the process of breaking down starch molecules?

The salivary glands have an enzyme called amylase that begins the breakdown of starch.


What enzymes are needed for pasta?

Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, starches, and sugars. Pasta is a form of starch and the breakdown of starch begins in the mouth.


What part of the body has enzyme that begin the process of breaking down starch molecules?

The salivary glands have an enzyme called amylase that begins the breakdown of starch.


What is the name of the short chains of glucose units that result from starch breakdown?

What is the name of the short chains of glucose units that result from starch breakdown?


Begins mechanical breakdown of food through?

Chewing begins mechanical breakdown of food through mastication


What does the breakdown of starch produce?

The breakdown of starch produces glucose molecules, which can be used by cells as a source of energy through cellular respiration.


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

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.


What does the breakdown of protein and starch produce?

The breakdown of protein produces amino acids, which are used for various bodily functions such as building muscle and enzymes. The breakdown of starch produces glucose, which is a source of energy for the body.


How does dextrin affect the human body?

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