Question

The food we eat is complex in nature and therefore it is broken down into simpler molecules in the alimentary canal with the help of biological catalyst called as enzymes. The saliva in the mouth contains an enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down complex starch present in food to simple sugar. 30% of starch is hydrolyzed into maltose due to salivary amylase. Salivary amylase works at an optimum pH of 6.8. Q. If Rohan drinks Lime juice, What will be the effect of lime juice on starch:-
a.Starch will be converted to maltose more quickly
b.There will be no effect of lime juice on starch digestion as pH will remain unchanged
c.Action of salivary amylase on starch is reduced as optimum pH will be lost
d.Starch will be converted to simple glucose with the help of lime juice

Answer 1

Answer:

C)Acton of salivary amylase on starch is reduced as optimum pH will be lost