Saliva helps to convert :
Correct answer: C. Starch into maltose
- A. Proteins into amino acids
- B. Glycogen into glucose
- C. Starch into maltose
- D. Fats into vitamins
Explanation
In the mouth, saliva converts starch into maltose. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin, and can break down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin.
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