Question

Plants are the major source of what biochemical needed in your diet? What specifically is this biochemical used for, and how is it broken down during digestion?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are digested in the mouth, stomach and small intestine. Carbohydrase enzymes break down starch into sugars. The saliva in your mouth contains amylase, which is another starch digesting enzyme.