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NEET2022ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionActual

Which of the following functions is not performed by secretions from salivary glands?

Options

  1. ADigestion of complex carbohydrates
  2. BLubrication of oral cavity
  3. CDigestion of disaccharides
  4. DControl bacterial population in mouth

Correct answer

C. Digestion of disaccharides

Step-by-step solution

Salivary glands are one of the most important glands in our digestive systems which produces saliva. Saliva contains a carbohydrate digesting enzyme called salivary amylase (ptyalin). This enzyme help in the digestion of starch in the oral cavity. Starches are complex carbohydrates formed by longer saccharide chains of amylose and amylopectin. Saliva also helps in lubrication of the buccal cavity. Lysozymes present in saliva protects against bacterial invasion. The digestion of disaccharides and some oligosaccharid

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