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HCHenry

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Saliva contains an enzyme that digests:

a. proteins.
b. minerals.
c. starches.
d. vitamins.
e. fiber.

Question 2

Which enzyme breaks down starch in the mouth?

a. lingual protease
b. lipase
c. salivary amylase
d. gastric protease
e. secretin

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cloud

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c

HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018

TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

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