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Question
Which of the following component of our food is digested by an enzyme which is present in saliva as well as in pancreatic juice?
(a) proteins
(b) fat
(c) minerals
(d) carbohydrate
Solution
(d) carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are digested by amylases that are present in the saliva and the pancreatic juice.
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