Final answer:
The salivary amylase in the stomach is deactivated by the production of HCl and activation of pepsinogen to pepsin. The acidic environment of the stomach stops the action of the amylase enzyme.
Step-by-step explanation:
After chewing and swallowing a portion of food, the salivary amylase in the stomach is deactivated by the production of HCl and activation of pepsinogen to pepsin.
The salivary amylase in the stomach is deactivated by the production of HCl and activation of pepsinogen to pepsin.
The acidic environment of the stomach stops the action of the amylase enzyme.