Which of the following starts to break down as soon as they enter the mouth? carbohydrates proteins fats nucleic acids

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Lauren Van Sloun · Answer 1 · 2017-06-22T15:16:30+0000

A. Carbohydrates

The salivary glands secrete saliva before the ingestion of food. When carbohydrates enter the mouth, the saliva breaks down the molecules that make it up with its acidic properties.

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