Which enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of starch?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Amylase
- Step 1: Salivary amylase breaks starch into sugar. Answer: Amylase. Why not the others: Pepsin works on proteins in the stomach, lipase on fats and trypsin on proteins in the intestine.
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