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JAMB Biology 1988 Question 20

Question 20

Animal Nutrition

Which of the following will be first digested if ingested at the same time?

  1. A.Cooked beans
  2. B.Cooked rice
  3. C.Cod liver oil
  4. D.Roasted beef
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Answer: B (Cooked rice)

Explanation

Rice is mostly starch, and starch digestion starts in the mouth with salivary amylase; protein and fat digestion start later in the gut.