In human digestion saliva acts on starch but why may this action stop in the stomach?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The acidic medium of stomach is not suitable for salivary enzyme
Step 1: Salivary enzyme acts on starch in the mouth. Step 2: The stomach has an acidic medium. Step 3: This medium can stop the action of salivary enzyme.
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The acidic medium of stomach is not suitable for salivary enzyme
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: Salivary enzyme acts on starch in the mouth. Step 2: The stomach has an acidic medium. Step 3: This medium can stop the action of salivary enzyme.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Life Processes.
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