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The enzyme that digests starch (in human saliva) is:

APepsin
BLipase
CTrypsin
DSalivary amylase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Salivary amylase
1. Salivary AMYLASE (also called ptyalin) digests starch into maltose in the mouth. 2. Pepsin works on proteins in the stomach. 3. Trypsin acts on proteins in the small intestine. 4. Lipase digests fats. _Source: syllabus Science Ch 5 §5.1.3 Digestion_
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