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What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?


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The role of saliva in the digestion of food are as follows:
a. It moistens the food for easy swallowing.
b. It changes the pH level of the food into alkaline so that the break down of starch can be initiated.
c. It contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which breaks down starch into maltose.


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