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Digestion begins when starch is broken down in the _____.

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Digestion begins when starch is broken down in the Carbohydrate enzymes. Hope this helps 
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The digestion of starch begins in the mouth. Saliva contains an enzyme that digests starch before it enters the stomach. This makes the starch easier for the body to metabolize, providing the body with energy just a little bit quicker.
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