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Question
The enzymes present in the saliva convert ______.
Options
fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
starch into simple sugars.
proteins into amino acids.
complex sugars into simple sugars.
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Solution
The enzymes present in the saliva convert starch into simple sugars.
Explanation:
Amylase enzyme is present in the saliva secreted by salivary glands inside the buccal cavity which helps to break the starch into simple sugars.
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