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Q: Which enzyme is present in saliva?
  • A. Trypsin
  • B. Pepsin
  • C. Amylase
  • D. Rennin
Correct Answer: Option C - The enzyme present in saliva is amylase. Salivary amylase is also known as ptyalin. This enzyme helps in the digestion of starch by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Ptyalin begins the chemical process of digestion in the mouth. Amylase initiates the digestion of dietary starch into disaccharides and trisaccharides which are then further broken down into glucose by other enzymes.
C. The enzyme present in saliva is amylase. Salivary amylase is also known as ptyalin. This enzyme helps in the digestion of starch by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Ptyalin begins the chemical process of digestion in the mouth. Amylase initiates the digestion of dietary starch into disaccharides and trisaccharides which are then further broken down into glucose by other enzymes.

Explanations:

The enzyme present in saliva is amylase. Salivary amylase is also known as ptyalin. This enzyme helps in the digestion of starch by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Ptyalin begins the chemical process of digestion in the mouth. Amylase initiates the digestion of dietary starch into disaccharides and trisaccharides which are then further broken down into glucose by other enzymes.