Question

Name the enzyme present in saliva why is it important? (or) state the role of saliva in the of food

Answer 1

Enzyme present in saliva Amylase.

Amylase breaks down the starch present in the food into sugars. Saliva also makes the food wet and slimy so that it can be easily swallowed.



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Answer 2

The enzyme present in saliva is salivary amylase. It is important becoz it breaks down the starch to give sugar.
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Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which breaks down starch into sugar. It also moistens the food for easy swallowing.
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