Saliva Contains _______, Which Chemically Breaks Down Starches

Question

Saliva contains _______, which chemically breaks down starches.
A) salivary amylase
B) mucus
C) hydrochloric acid
D) pepsin

Accepted Answer

Salivary amylase is the enzyme present in saliva that helps in the chemical breakdown of starches. Mucus provides lubrication to aid in swallowing. Hydrochloric acid and pepsin are both present in gastric juice in the stomach and aid in the digestion of proteins, not starches.