The enzyme in saliva that begins starch digestion is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme in saliva that begins starch digestion is:
A. Trypsin
B. Amylase
C. Lipase
D. Pepsin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Salivary amylase (ptyalin) hydrolyzes starch into maltose and dextrins in the mouth. It functions optimally at neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Pepsin digests proteins in the stomach, lipase digests fats, trypsin is a pancreatic protease. Salivary amylase action ceases in the acidic stomach.

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