Question

Name the enzyme prasent in saliva

Answer 1

salivary glands secret salivary amylase...

Answer 2

The enzymes present in saliva are Salivary amylase and Lysozyme.

• Salivary amylase is also known as Ptylin. It helps in Digestion of Carbohydrates in the buccal cavity of the alimentary canal.Only 30-50% of carbohydrate is digested in this region.
• Lysozyme are the enzymes which helps in digestion of fats in the buccal cavity of the alimentary canal.