Question

Secretion of less saliva in mouth will effect the conversion of ______.

Options

• proteins into amino acids

• fats into fatty acids and glycerol

• starch into simple sugars

• sugars into alcohol

Answer 1

Secretion of less saliva in mouth will effect the conversion of starch into simple sugars.

Explanation:

• Saliva has an enzyme called salivary amylase (ptyalin) that helps turn starch into maltose, which is a simpler sugar.
• If your body doesn't make as much saliva, it will be harder for your lips to break down starch into simple sugars.
• Proteins, fats, and booze are broken down in different parts of the digestive system, not in the mouth. These parts are the stomach and intestines.