The enzyme that digests carbohydrates in the mouth is

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Question 1 of 5

The enzyme that digests carbohydrates in the mouth is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Amylase (salivary amylase or ptyalin) begins carbohydrate digestion in the mouth, breaking starches into maltose. 'Amylase,' is correct, per biochemistry (e.g., Lehninger). 'Lipase,' digests fats, mainly in the intestine. 'Protease,' targets proteins. 'Pepsin,' is gastric, for proteins. Amylase's oral action makes B the precise answer.

Question 2 of 5

The bone that forms the posterior part of the skull is

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The following are types of epithelial tissues EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The following are examples of disinfectants EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The following are examples of sexually transmitted diseases EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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