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The enzyme present in saliva is (a) amylase (b) lactase (c) pepsin (d) renin

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(a) Saliva is the watery and usually frothy substance produced in the mouths of humans and some animals. In animals, saliva is produced in and secreted from the salivary glands. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks down some starches into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within the mouth, even before food reaches the stomach.



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