Question

Saliva contains amylase which digest fats.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Saliva:

1. Saliva is a mixture of water and substances that help in digestion.
2. Saliva also keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist.
3. Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase which partially digests the carbohydrate and converts it into maltose sugar.
4. The digestion of fats begins in the stomach.
5. In the stomach, gastric glands secrete a small amount of gastric lipase that breaks down the fats present in the food.

Final answer: The given statement is false.