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Salivary amylase, lingual lipase and lysozyme nbsp;are present in our saliva. nbsp;Following are their functions:Salivary amylase break down starch present ...

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what is function of enzymes present in the saliva?

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Salivary amylase, lingual lipase and lysozyme are present in our saliva. Following are their functions:
Salivary amylase break down starch present in the food.
Lingual lipase acts on dietary lipids and brings about their digestion.
Lysozyme present in saliva functions as an antibacterial agent that prevents infection.

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