Name the enzyme present in saliva, what is its role in digestion?
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Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin, which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in the small intestine. Only about 30% starch digestion takes place in the mouth cavity.
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The Salivary Amylase.
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Saliva is an extracellular liquor generated and emitted by the salivary glands present in the mouth. The enzymes observed in saliva are crucial in initiating the process of digestion of dietary carbohydrates and fats. The most important function of the Amylase enzyme is to break down the starch into sugar. These catalysts also perform an important role in cracking down food particles entangled within dental fissures, thus defending teeth from bacterial oxidation.
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