alleryStart learning →The enzyme in human saliva that begins the digestion of starch is
Apepsin
Btrypsin
Clipase
Dsalivary amylase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. salivary amylase
1. Digestion of starch starts in the mouth.
2. **Salivary amylase (ptyalin)** breaks starch into simpler sugars.
3. Pepsin acts on proteins in the stomach; lipase acts on fats.
_Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Science, Ch6 'Life Processes', §6.2.2_
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