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When food rich in starch is consumed along with lemon juice, 

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a

hydrolysis of starch by salivary amylase is enhanced.

b

pH in oral cavity increases.

c

hydrolysis of starch by salivary amylase is inhibited.

d

deglutition does not occur.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Optimal pH for the action of salivary amylase is 6.8 (6 to 7). Lemon juice is strongly acidic and inhibits the action of salivary amylase on starch.

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When food rich in starch is consumed along with lemon juice,