Question

What is the role of amylase in digestion? Where is it released in the digestive system?

Answer 1

1. Amylase, often known as salivary amylase, is a digestive enzyme that is produced in the mouth.
2. Amylase is necessary for breaking down the bonds in starches, polysaccharides, and complex carbohydrates into simpler simple sugars.
3. The initial chemical digestion of food begins with salivary amylase.