MCQ
The enzymes present in the saliva convert:
- AFats into fatty acids and glycerol.
- ✓Starch into simple sugars.
- CProteins into amino acids.
- DComplex sugars into simple sugars.
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Starch into simple sugars.
The salivary gland present in mouth secretes saliva. It contains the enzyme amylase $($ptyalin$)$ that breaks down into simple sugars. Only about $30\%$ starch digestion takes place in the mouth.
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