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Svetradugi [14.3K]
2 years ago
15

Saliva contains an enzyme that breaks down _____. sugar starch fat protein

Biology
2 answers:
AlexFokin [52]2 years ago
6 0
Saliva contains an enzyme that breaks down STARCH.
The digestion process usually starts in the mouth. The saliva contain an enzyme called ptyalin, which act on the starch in the eaten food and break it down to simple sugars. This enzyme is secreted by the salivary gland and it helps in the pre digestion of starches.
andriy [413]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

starch

Explanation:

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