Which of the Following Catalyzes Carbohydrates in the Mouth

Question

Which of the following catalyzes carbohydrates in the mouth?
A)bicarbonate ions
B)secretory IgA
C)lysozyme
D)salivary amylase

Accepted Answer

Salivary amylase is an enzyme present in saliva that catalyzes the breakdown of carbohydrates, particularly starch, into simpler sugars. Bicarbonate ions help neutralize acid in the mouth, secretory IgA is an immunoglobulin that helps protect the mouth against bacteria and viruses, and lysozyme is an enzyme that breaks down bacterial cell walls.