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Assertion: The chemical process of digestion is initiated in the oral cavity. Reason: Saliva contains the hydrolytic enzyme salivary amylase.
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This is true because the process of digestion, both mechanical and chemical, begins in the mouth or oral cavity. The food is broken down into smaller pieces by the process of mastication, or chewing, which is the mechanical part of digestion. Show more…
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