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the enzyme present in saliva which acts on starch of food​

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Answered by ranjeetsingh76979
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Saliva also contains lysozyme, an enzyme that lyses many bacteria and prevents the overgrowth of oral microbial populations. [46–50] Initiation of starch digestion: In most species, the serous and acinar cells secrete an alpha amylase which can begin to digest dietary starch into maltose.

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Answered by medha220
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Answer:

enzyme = α-amylase

Explanation:

the digestive process begins when saliva mixes with food and drink in the mouth. Saliva contains the digestive enzyme α-amylase is known to catalyse the hydrolysis of starch, whereby it is broken down into simple carbohydrates and water as a part of the healthy digestion of foods.

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