Which enzyme present in human saliva initiates the digestion of carbohydrates?
Answer
Amylase
The correct answer is Amylase — Select the enzyme that hydrolyses starch into maltose, which is amylase.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify that carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth.
- Recall the enzyme secreted in saliva that breaks down starch.
- Select the enzyme that hydrolyses starch into maltose, which is amylase.
Common mistake: Choosing pepsin, which acts in stomach on proteins.
Concept tested: Digestive enzymes in mouth
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