Question

what is the action of saliva on starch​

Answer 1

the saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase which hydrolyses starchinto maltose. The complete digestion ofstarch occurs only in the small intestine by the action of pancreatic amylase.

Answer 2

Saliva helps in breakdown of starch into simple sugar saliva contain a enzyme salivary amylase which is a part of saliva

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