THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the enzyme in the mouth.
A
Protease
B
Amylase
C
Lipase
D
Polymerase
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -[13] The greatest S-type amylase activity is in salivary glands, where it initiates the hydrolysis of starches while food is in the mouth and esophagus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amylases are starch-degrading enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of internal -1-4 glycosidic bonds in polysaccharides to form simpler sugar constitutes and limit dextrins. They are widely distributed in the microbial, plant, and animal kingdoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amylase is an enzyme, or special protein, that helps you digest carbohydrates. Most of the amylase in your body is made by your pancreas and salivary glands.

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