Question

What is the function of salivary amylase?

Answer 1

Salivary amylase:

1. Salivary amylase is the digestive enzyme secreted in the saliva.
   
2. ​Salivary amylase starts the digestion of food in the mouth and stays active at a pH range between 6 and 8.
   
3. It is responsible for the digestion carbohydrate in the oral cavity of the individual.
   
4. It can digest about 30% of the starch present in food and convert it to maltose.