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If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be affected?

A. Proteins breaking down into amino acids 

B. Starch breaking down into sugars 

C. Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol 

D. Absorption of vitamins

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The main function of salivary amylase is to act on starch present in the food and breaking it down into smaller carbohydrate molecules. If salivary amylase is lacking in saliva, breaking down off starch into sugars will be affected.

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