Question

18. Salivary amylase digests

A. monosaccharides
B. glucose
C. protein
D. starches
E. maltose

Answer 1

Starches

Step-by-step explanation:

The digestive system breaks down complex molecules in the food we consume so that they can be utilized as a source of energy.

Digestion begins in the mouth, the food particles are churned into smaller pieces which is then mixed with saliva to form a bolus. The salivary gland in the mouth produces salivary amylase ( an enzyme present in the saliva) which breaks down starch converting it into maltase, a smaller carbohydrate.

Answer 2

Answer: Option D) starch

Step-by-step explanation:

On eating a food rich in carbohydrates, an enzyme called amylase secreted by the salivary gland help to break down the starch contained in the food into maltose.

This maltose then travels down to the small intestine where the enzyme, maltase converts it into glucose.

Thus, salivary amylase digest starch in foods