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Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients
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Which of the following is the first step in the digestion of carbohydrates?
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Salivary amylase breaks down starch into maltose.
💡 Explanation:
Salivary amylase is an enzyme produced in the salivary glands that begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth.