Salivary Amylase Digests

Question

Salivary amylase digests
A)protein.
B)starches.
C)monosaccharides.
D)glucose.
E)maltose.

Accepted Answer

Salivary amylase is an enzyme that specifically targets the breakdown of starches into simpler sugars, such as maltose. It does not digest proteins or monosaccharides like glucose. Therefore, the best choice is B) starches.