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Salivary amylase breaks down ________.

  1. A
    protein
  2. B
    water
  3. C
    starch
  4. D
    fats

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Salivary amylase (historically known as ptyalin) is an enzyme present in human saliva. It begins the chemical process of digestion in the mouth by breaking down complex carbohydrates like starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin.

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Salivary amylase breaks down ________.
A
protein
B
water
C
starch
D
fats

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