Question

Select the function of salivary amylase from the following options.

• A. Breaks down protein into amino acids
• B. Breaks down fat globules into smaller fat droplets
• C. Breaks down protein into peptides
• D. Breaks down complex sugar into simple sugar

Answer 1

The correct option is D Breaks down complex sugar into simple sugar

Secretion of the salivary gland is called saliva which contains the enzyme salivary amylase. Salivary amylase acts on starch, a form of carbohydrate, and converts it into simple sugar.