Question

Which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be affected if salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva?a) Starch breaking down into sugars.
(b) Proteins breaking down into amino acids.
(c) Absorption of vitamins.
(d) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is (a)

Explanation:

Q= Which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be affected if salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva?

a) Starch breaking down into sugars.

(b) Proteins breaking down into amino acids.

(c) Absorption of vitamins.

(d) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol.

ANS = The function of Salivary Amylase is to break the starch into Maltose. When there is no Salivary Amylase in the saliva then the breakdown of Starch into sugars is affected. So, the right option is (a).

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