What are three enzymes present in saliva and  function of any one of the enzyme?

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4. What are three enzymes present in saliva and  function of any one of the enzyme?

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The physical and biochemical of the breakdown of food particles into small absorbable fragments is known as digestion. This process starts in the mouth which is facilitated by the salivary enzymes. The breakdown of food particles is important for absorption through the digestive epithelium.

The carbohydrates digestion starts in the mouth where the salivary enzyme begins the breakdown of starches present in the food into smaller particles.

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