Lysozyme within saliva primarily functions toMultiple Choicemoisten and disperse food.initiate the chemical breakdown of starch.inhibit bacterial growth.wash materials off teeth.

Select all that applyIdentify the functions of saliva. Select all that apply.Multiple select question.Moistens food and the oral cavityNeutralizes bacterial acidsDigests proteinsDigests starch

Enzymes in saliva begin to break down starch into this sugar as food is being chewed, causing starchy foods to develop a slightly sweeter taste as they are chewed.

Explain how saliva makes it easierto eat dry biscuit

Amylase from saliva digestsMultiple Choicelipids.protein.glucose.starch.

If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be affected ?Proteins breaking down into amino acidsStarch breaking down into sugarsFats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerolAbsorption