Enzymes present in saliva converts
(a) starch into simple sugars
(b) proteins into amino acids
(c) complex sugars into simple sugars
(d) fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Correct Answer: (a) starch into simple sugars
Explanation:
In mammals, the salivary glands are exocrine glands and composed of parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The sublingual glands are a pair of major salivary glands located inferior to the tongue, anterior to the submandibular glands. The secretion produced is mainly mucous in nature; however, it is categorized as a mixed gland.
The main function of the salivary gland is to produce saliva through a system of ducts.
An enzyme in saliva called amylase begins to break down into maltose sugar.
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