Which of the following component of our food is digested by an enzyme which is present in saliva as well as in pancreatic juice? (a) Proteins (b) Fats (c) Minerals (d) Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates that starch and is digested by salivary amylase present in saliva are converted into maltose and it also gets digested by pancreatic juices in the pancreas.

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