Which digestive enzyme, found in saliva, begins breaking down starch in the mouth?

Explanation

Amylase is a digestive enzyme found in saliva that begins breaking down starch into simpler sugars as soon as food is chewed in the mouth. This is why starchy foods, like bread, can start to taste slightly sweet if held in the mouth for an extended period, as amylase gradually breaks the starch down into sugar molecules. Digestion of starch continues further in the small intestine with additional amylase produced by the pancreas. Explore more Everyday Science MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.