THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What enzyme is found in saliva that starts digesting carbohydrates?
A
amylase
B
chyme
C
pepsin
D
bile
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mouth has salivary glands that secrete saliva. There are three pairs of salivary glands present in the mouth. Salivary glands in mouth. Saliva contains salivary amylase enzyme, which breaks down the starch into simple sugar, maltose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amylase is responsible for the breaking of the bonds in starches, polysaccharides, and complex carbohydrates into easier to absorb simple sugars.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amylases’ main function is to hydrolyze the glycosidic bonds in starch molecules, converting complex carbohydrates to simple sugars.

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