Question

Which of the following statement is correct about saliva?

• A. It is produced by pancreas
• B. It is a hormone that aids digestion
• C. It controls the taste of the food
• D. It breaks starch into simpler sugars

Answer 1

The correct option is D It breaks starch into simpler sugars

Saliva contains a digestive enzyme (salivary amylase) which is produced by the salivary gland. It is produced in the mouth. The salivary amylase breaks starch into simple carbohydrates (disaccharides). It also contains mucus and lysozyme. The mucus lubricates the food particles which helps in further digestion. The lysozyme kills the germs present in the food.