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  • Where Does Starch Digestion Begin? The Role of Salivary Amylase
    The part of the body that contains enzymes that break down starch molecules is the mouth.

    Here's why:

    * Salivary Amylase: The saliva in our mouths contains an enzyme called salivary amylase. This enzyme starts the process of breaking down starch molecules (long chains of sugars) into smaller sugar molecules.

    * Digestion Continues: While the mouth begins the process, the breakdown of starch continues in the small intestine with the help of pancreatic amylase.

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