HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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What is the name of the molecule in saliva that chemically digests food?
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bile
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stomach acid
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enzymes
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chyme
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Amylases digest starch into smaller molecules, ultimately yielding maltose, which in turn is cleaved into two glucose molecules by maltase.
Detailed explanation-2: -Saliva also contains enzymes, including proteases, lipases and glycohydrolases, which initiate partial digestion of food components.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ptyalin is the starch hydrolyzing enzyme secreted by salivary glands in human beings. It is also called as salivary amylase.
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