Starch is broken down by the enzyme _______, which is secreted by the _______.

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Starch is broken down by the enzyme amylase, which is present in the saliva secreted by the salivary glands. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because amylase is not secreted by the stomach. Option B is incorrect because pepsin is a protease enzyme that breaks down proteins, not starch. Option D is incorrect because carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the reaction between carbon dioxide and water, it has nothing to do with starch digestion. Option E is incorrect because trypsin is a protease enzyme that breaks down proteins, not starch.

Starch Is Broken Down by the Enzyme _______, Which Is