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Digestion of food begins in which part o...

Digestion of food begins in which part of the alimentary canal in human beings?

A

Stomach

B

Small intestine

C

Large intestine

D

Mouth

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The correct Answer is:
D

Digestion begins in the mouth, well before food reaches the stomach. ... A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase starts to break down some of the carbohydrates (starches and sugars) in the food even before it leaves the mouth.
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