If the saliva is lacking in salivary amylase, then which of the following processes taking place in the buccal cavity will be affected ?

fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol

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intestinal layer breaking down leading to ulcers

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proteins breaking down into amino acids

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starch breaking down into sugars

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Solution

The correct option is B intestinal layer breaking down leading to ulcers
Correct Option : (b) starch breaking down into sugars.

Amylase is the enzyme that speeds up the hydrolysis of starch into simple sugars. So, if salivary amylase is lacking in saliva, the breakdown of starch into maltose is affected.

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If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be affected?

(a) Proteins breaking down into amino acids
(b) Starch breaking down into sugars
(c) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
(d) Absorption of vitamins

Choose the correct option regarding the following statements.

i) The chemical process of digestion is initiated in the buccal cavity.

ii) Salivary amylase helps in the digestion of proteins.

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