When a piece of bread is chewed it tastes sweet because
A
Of the enzyme salivary amylase
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B
Of conversion of complex sugars into simple sugars
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C
conversion of protein
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D
Both A and B
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Solution
The correct option is D Both A and B Saliva of mouth contains salivary amylase an enzyme which converts starch into maltose and breaks it into a simpler form which gives a sweet taste.