The enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose in the mouth is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose in the mouth is:
A. Pepsin
B. Salivary amylase
C. Rennin
D. Lipase
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Salivary amylase (ptyalin) initiates starch digestion in the mouth, hydrolyzing it into maltose and dextrins. Pepsin digests protein, lipase fats, rennin curdles milk. Amylase works optimally at neutral pH.

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