Which enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of starch? — UPCAT…

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C. Amylase

Salivary amylase hydrolyzes starch into shorter sugar chains. Pepsin acts on protein, and lipase acts on fat.

Which enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of starch?

Option A: Pepsin
Option B: Lipase
Option C: AmylaseCorrect
Option D: Trypsin

Why C is correct

Salivary amylase hydrolyzes starch into shorter sugar chains. Pepsin acts on protein, and lipase acts on fat.

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