What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food ?what is the function of digestive enzymes
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Saliva consists of salivary amylase called ptyalin which digests starch into disaccharides.This the first digestive reaction after ingestion..
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1) The saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down starch which is complex molecule into glucose.
2) Enzymes break-down the various complex components of food into simple and soluble components so that they can be absorbed easily.
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