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Which process in the buccal (mouth) cavity will be affected if salivary amylase is lacking in saliva?

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The human SALIVA CONTAINS an enzyme called salivary amylase, which BREAKS down the starch PRESENT in FOOD into sugar. The digestion of starch (carbohydrates) begins in the mouth. In case, saliva is lacking, it will affect the breakdown of starch.



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