Joe is eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole-wheat bread. Which nutrient in his sandwich is chemically digested in his mouth?
a. The fat in the peanut butter
b. The fiber in the peanut butter
c. The vitamins in the bread
d. The starch in the bread
e. The protein in the bread and in the peanut butter
d
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