Biology, asked by pratibha5704, 1 year ago

What are two reasons why starch is not digested in the stomach?

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Answered by Bindushreya
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1) absence of starch digesting enzyme in gastric juice.

2) highly acidic pH inside stomach dose not allow salivary amylase to continue its action.

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