If you take a piece of white bread and chew it slowly for a long period of time, the flavor will become very sweet. This is due to the starch molecules in the bread being digested into smaller sugars that trigger a sweet sensation. Which substance is responsible for this breakdown?
A) Salivary amylase
B) Pepsin
C) Bicarbonate ion
D) Mucus

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Salivary amylase is responsible for the breakdown of starch into smaller sugar molecules in the mouth, which can lead to a sweet taste when bread is chewed for a long time.

If You Take a Piece of White Bread and Chew