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Action of Saliva on Starch

State whether...

Question

State whether the following are true or false. Correct the false statements.
(iii) Saliva contains pepsin.

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False

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True

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Solution

The correct option is A False
Answer: False (F)

Saliva contains amylase.

Saliva contains a special enzyme called amylase that helps digest the starch in the food into maltose.

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