The chemical digestion of food in the mouth is done by A. Saliva and amylase.
What happens in the mouth?
- Physical digestion is done by the teeth as food is chewed.
- Chemical digestion is done by saliva which contains the enzyme amylase.
The amylase breaks down the food particles at a chemical level and allows it to travel down the esophagus through the process of peristalsis for further digestion.
In conclusion, this is option A.
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