A person states, 'My mouth is always dry!' Why might this person experience difficulty in digesting carbohydrates?
A) Saliva contains a vitamin that is needed for carbohydrate catabolism.
B) Saliva contains an enzyme needed for carbohydrate breakdown.
C) Saliva contains a hormone that is needed for carbohydrate anabolism.
D) Saliva contains a mineral that is needed for carbohydrate breakdown.
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