THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Saliva breaks down starch into sugars this is
A
mechanical digestion
B
chemical digestion
C
physical digestion
D
gross
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amylases digest starch into smaller molecules, ultimately yielding maltose, which in turn is cleaved into two glucose molecules by maltase. Starch comprises a significant portion of the typical human diet for most nationalities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The explanation for the correct option: Saliva in the mouth changes starch into maltose. Amylase, also known as ptyalin, is an enzyme found in saliva that can break down starch into less complex sugars like maltose and dextrin. Two glucose molecules are linked together to form the sugar known as maltose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saliva contains salivary amylase enzyme, which breaks down the starch into simple sugar, maltose.

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