In the small intestine, _____ from the _____ breaks starch into maltose.

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The pancreas secretes amylase, which begins the breakdown of starch into maltose in the small intestine. Option A is incorrect as bacterial enzymes are not involved in the digestion of starch in the small intestine. Option B is also incorrect as maltase is responsible for further breaking down maltose into glucose, but not for breaking down starch. Option D is incorrect as amylase secreted by the salivary glands only initiates the digestion of starch in the mouth, but not in the small intestine.

In the Small Intestine, _____ from the _____ Breaks Starch

In the Small Intestine, _ from the _ Breaks Starch