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.Where does digestion start in our alimentary canal?Name the enzyme secreted in that part and write its function.

Posted by Vishwajeet Patil 4 years, 7 months ago

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Sia ? 4 years, 7 months ago

The digestion in the alimentary canal starts from the mouth itself. The enzyme Salivary amylase present in the mouth helps in partial digestion of starch. About 30% of the starch is digested in the mouth. The enzyme, salivary amylase breaks down the starch into Maltose, Iso-maltose and Alpha dextrin.
Functions of saliva;
1. It helps in softning the food.
2. It helps in making the food wet.
3. It helps in partial digestion of starch.

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