Question

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

Answer 1

Role of Saliva in Digestion. Saliva and Digestion are very closely related to each other; especially in the case of Starch (or Carbohydrates) Foods. Saliva is basically a juice secreted by some Glands called Salivary Glands; which help in melting and converting the taken Food in the form of Starch into Sugar (or Glucose) for absorption in the Body.

Answer 2

...heya..

Saliva contains enzyme amylase which helps in breaking down of food into simpler form.

ii)It also kills the bacteria and microorganism.

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