In Which Structure of the Digestive Tract Does Digestion of Starches

Question

In which structure of the digestive tract does digestion of starches begin?
A) in the esophagus
B) in the large intestine
C) in the mouth
D) in the small intestine

Accepted Answer

Digestion of starches begins in the mouth, where the enzyme amylase in saliva starts breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.