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B
Nucleic acid
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C
Fat
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D
Protein
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Solution
The correct option is B Carbohydrate Saliva contains enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which the body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.