Question

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

Answer 1

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Saliva secreted by salivary glands has salivary amylase which digest starch present in food...
30% of the starch is digested in buccal cavity with the help of saliva ..

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Answer 2

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• Saliva contains enzymes , salivary amylase and is released in our mouth.

• It breaks down starch into sugar.

( complex carbohydrates into simpler one )

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