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Question
Which is the first enzyme to mix with food in the digestive tract?
Options
Pepsin
Cellulase
Amylase
Trypsin
Solution
Amylase
Explanation -
Amylase is a digestive enzyme that operates on starch to break it down into smaller molecules. As a result, Amylase is the first enzyme in the digestive system to interact with food.
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