Question #31e67
1 Answer
Digestion of protein.
Explanation:
Let's checkout all the options one by one:
Does saliva act as an antiseptic?
Yes it does. Because it contAins several anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents. So, option
Does saliva help in taste sensation?
Yes. There are receptors sites on taste buds which are stimulated only when food dissolves in salivary water and this develops the sensation of taste. So, option
Does saliva aid in normal speech?
Yes. Because saliva is 99.5% water. And thus it reduces the friction in our oral cavity helping us to speak. So, option
Does saliva digest proteins?
No. Because saliva doesn't contain any kinda protein digesting enzymes. However it do contain carbohydrate digesting enzyme i.e amylase or ptyalin. Eventually, option
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