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The enzyme in saliva that starts breaking down carbohydrates is:

ASalivary lipase
BSalivary trypsin
CSalivary pepsin
DSalivary amylase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Salivary amylase
1. Carbohydrates are the target. 2. Stomach acid later inactivates it. 3. It is salivary amylase. _Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 23, The Digestive System._
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