Chewing is important because it 

A. alters the food chemically.
B. adds enzymes that cause starch, proteins, and fats to begin to be broken down.
C. increases the surface area exposed to the action of enzymes.
D. is required by your mother.


C. increases the surface area exposed to the action of enzymes.

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