alleryStart learning →What does saliva do to the food in your mouth?
AMakes it very hot
BMakes it very dry
CTurns it into water
DWets and softens it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Wets and softens it
Saliva wets the food and makes it soft, so it is easy to chew and swallow.
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