Question

name the enzyme present in saliva and why it is important

Answer 1

The enzyme present in the saliva is SALIVARY AMYLASE or PTYALIN.
It is important as it helps in the breaking down of complex carbohydrates into simple glucose.The digestion process , thus , starts from the mouth.

Answer 2

salivary amylase is present in saliva
It is important because--


1)-It breaks down starch into simpler sugar.


2)-It moistening food and helping to create a food bolus.

3)-It initiates the process of carbohydrate digestion by converting starch to maltose.