the enzyme in saliva is? tick the correct option 1amylase 2lipose 3trypsin 4pepsin
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The enzyme present in saliva is Amylase. The salivary gland produces salivary amylase.
Explanation:
The salivary gland and the pancreas secrete amylase. Amylase is the enzyme which catalyzes hydrolysis of starch and carbohydrates.
Amylase breaks down saccharides into simpler sugar molecules so that it can be taken up by the blood stream and energy be produced.
The digestive system is designed in such a way that carbohydrates, proteins, lipids begin breaking down by the time bolus (chewed food, before reaching the stomach) enters stomach, so it is digested easily and efficiently in the stomach and passes through the intestines for the nutrition to be absorbed.
Amylases are enzymes responsible for digesting carbohydrates, thereby producing energy for the bodily functions. Amylases in the mouth act on the food consumed, breaking them into smaller saccharide molecules. This indicates the pancreas to secrete more amylase and insulin. when the food reaches the stomach enzymes from pancreas act on it further breaking the saccharides into monosaccharides. Insulin is produced based on the blood glucose amount and glycolysis (break down of glucose into energy) takes place. Thereby the body is provided with energy.
Option 1 is correct
Amylase
Explanation:
- Amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the conversion of starch to sugars.
- Amylase is found in the saliva of humans and other animals, where it kicks off the chemical digestion process.
- Because amylase destroys part of the starch in foods that contain a lot of starch but not a lot of sugar, such rice and potatoes, they might have a little sweet flavor when chewed.
- Amylase is produced by plants and microorganisms. Different Greek letters are used to identify specific amylase proteins.
- Glycoside hydrolases work on -1,4-glycosidic bonds and are found in all amylases.