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Mnenie [13.5K]
3 years ago
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Saliva is a ______ _______ which contains the enzyme salivary amylase.

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Sergio [31]3 years ago
7 0
A slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (such as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches.
Andreyy893 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin, which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in the small intestine. About 30% of starch digestion takes place in the mouth cavity.

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