Which enzyme is present in saliva?

Urease

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Maltase

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Lactase

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Amylase

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Solution

The correct option is D
Amylase

Amylase is the enzyme present in saliva that helps break down starch into simpler sugars like dextrin and maltose; these simpler sugars are then further broken down in the small intestine.

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Which enzyme is present in saliva?

The correct option is D Amylase Amylase is the enzyme present in saliva that helps break down starch into simpler sugars like dextrin and maltose; these simpler sugars are then further broken down in the small intestine.

The correct option is D
Amylase

Amylase is the enzyme present in saliva that helps break down starch into simpler sugars like dextrin and maltose; these simpler sugars are then further broken down in the small intestine.