Question 31 - MCQs from NCERT Exemplar - Chapter 6 Class 10 - Life Processes

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by

Which is the first enzyme to mix with food in the digestive tract?

(A) Pepsin

(B) Cellulase

(C) Amylase

(D) Trypsin

 

Answer.:

  • Digestion starts in the mouth, where saliva is secreted and fixed with food to ensure smooth movement through the tract.
  • Saliva contains an enzyme called Salivary amylase which breaks down starch into simple sugars.

Digestion starts in the mouth with the help of Salivary Amylase-01.jpg

So, the correct answer is (c) Amylase

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