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If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be affected?

A

Proteins breaking down into amino acids

B

Starch breaking down into sugars

C

Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol

D

Adsorption of vitamins

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The correct Answer is:
B
Starch breaking down into sugars (salivary amylase digests starch). Hence, its absence will obstruct digestion of starch.
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