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Starch digestion starts in the mouth but why does this effect reduce in the stomach?
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Correct answer: The acidic medium of stomach is not suitable for salivary enzyme
Step 1: Saliva contains an enzyme that breaks starch. Step 2: The stomach medium is acidic. Step 3: In acidic medium the action of salivary enzyme decreases.
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The acidic medium of stomach is not suitable for salivary enzyme
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: Saliva contains an enzyme that breaks starch. Step 2: The stomach medium is acidic. Step 3: In acidic medium the action of salivary enzyme decreases.
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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