Biologymedium · Past Paper
Which enzyme is present in human saliva that starts the digestion of starch?
APepsin
BTrypsin
CSalivary Amylase
DLipase
✓ Correct Answer: C — Salivary Amylase
Salivary amylase (ptyalin) breaks down complex carbohydrates like starch into simpler sugars like maltose.
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