The enzyme which is mixed with food in our mouth is
- APepsin
- BPeroxidase
- CAmylase
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Amylase
Explanation
Saliva contains the enzyme salivary amylase (ptyalin), which mixes with food in the mouth and starts breaking starch into maltose.
Pepsin acts in the stomach on proteins.