Science, asked by samadhiyashraddha, 5 hours ago

what is the role of saliva in digestion of food​

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Answered by Alaina6
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The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within the mouth, even before food reaches the stomach.

Answered by SugaryHeart
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Explanation:

The role of saliva in the digestion of food are, It moistens the food for easy swallowing. It contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which breaks down starch into sugar.

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