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what are enzymes ?name an enzyme secrated by salivary gland.

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Answered by Swayze
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Saliva contains secretions that are produced in salivary glands. It contains 98% water with .

= electrolytes
= mucus
= glycoproteins
= enzymes
= antibacterial compounds.

The enzyme amylase in saliva aids in breaking down the polysaccharide starch while its in the mouth. The particular enzyme is called ptyalin. Starch becomes simpler sugars when acted on by saliva and further breaks down while in.

the small intestine, to glucose, a monosaccharide, or simple sugar. Salivary lipase, a fat enzyme aids newborns in digesting fat

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Saliva contains secretions that are produced in salivary glands. It contains 98% water with
= electrolytes
= mucus
= glycoproteins
= enzymes
= antibacterial compounds.

The enzyme amylase in saliva aids in breaking down the polysaccharide starch while its in the mouth.

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Answered by Rittikahazra
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amylase

Lingual lipase starts the digestion of the lipids/fats. Salivary amylase: Carbohydrate digestion also initiates in the mouth. Amylase, produced by the salivary glands, breaks complex carbohydrates to smaller chains, or even simple sugars. It is sometimes referred to as ptyalin.

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