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What is the role of saliva in degestion of food |
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Answer» Breakdown of starch into maltose by an enzyme called the salivary amylase Saliva is a fluid which is secreted by the salivary glands. It helps in digestion of food by following Ways.\tSaliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which converts carbohydrates in to maltose sugars.\tIt cleans the mouth cavity and tends to destroy germs that cause teeth decay. It contains lysozomes which help in destroying the bacteria.\tIt moistens and lubricates food which again helps in swallowing.\tIt acts as solvent, dissolving some food particles to stimulate taste buds of the tongue. Saliva convert the starch into sugar. Saliva secretes a enzyme the salivary emalyase which helps in digestion of food components ?? |
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