Question

What type of protein does saliva have that helps breakdown starchy food?

(a) Collagen

(b) Enzyme

(c)

Insulin

(d) Globin
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Answer 1

What type of protein does saliva have that helps breakdown starchy food?

(c)Insulin

Answer 2

Answer:

(b). enzyme

Explanation:

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.