Biology, asked by danish012374, 5 months ago

what is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?

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Answered by anams66

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Saliva contains bicarbonate and salivary amylase and serves to initiate the process of starch digestion into simple sugars by breaking the α-1, 4- glycosidic linkage of starch to release oligosaccharides.

Answered by Anonymous

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Saliva is 98% water so it moistens mouth and helps compact food into soften particles for easier swallowing.

It is essential in digestive system.

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what is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?