Which Enzyme is Found in Saliva

Question

Which enzyme is found in saliva?
A) Bile
B) Trypsin
C) Ptyalin
D) Lipase

Accepted Answer

Ptyalin, also known as salivary amylase, is the enzyme found in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates into smaller molecules. Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder, it emulsifies fats in the small intestine. Trypsin is produced in the pancreas and breaks down proteins in the small intestine. Lipase is also produced in the pancreas and breaks down fats in the small intestine.