The enzymes present in the saliva convert

(a) fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

(b) starch into simple sugars.

(c) proteins into amino acids.

(d) complex sugars into simple sugars.

Question

The enzymes present in the saliva convert

(a) fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

(b) starch into simple sugars.

(c) proteins into amino acids.

(d) complex sugars into simple sugars.

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Soln:
The answer is (b) starch into simple sugars.
Explanation:
Saliva consists of salivary amylase enzyme, which breaks starch into simple sugar, which is further digested by enzymes in the stomach and small intestine.

The enzymes present in the saliva convert (a) fats into fatty acids and glycerol. (b) starch into simple sugars. (c) proteins into amino acids. (d) complex sugars into simple sugars.