Which enzyme breaks down starch into sugars in the mouth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Amylase
- Step 1: Starch is a carbohydrate. Step 2. Amylase is the carbohydrase that digests it, and saliva contains it. Answer: Amylase. Why not the others: Protease digests protein, lipase digests fat and bile is not an enzyme.
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