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Describe the digestion of protein in the alimentary canal

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Answer: Starts with chewing in the mouth.

Explanation: Begins in the mouth by chewing. There are two enzymes in saliva called AMYLASE and LIPASE. These enzymes helps in breaking down of carbohydrates and fats. Then the HCl and enzymes called Proteases break it into smaller chains of amino acids and are then utiliesd by our body for metabolic requirements.

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