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What is Enzyme- containing fluid it the mouth?
saliva
Saliva in your mouth is an example of an enzyme because?
It breaks down things such as food. (enzymes break things down)
What kills bacteria in mouth?
the mouth monster
When food is being eaten the first thing that begins its digestion is grinding by the teeth and mixing with saliva which contains what?
A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase starts to break down carbohydrates in food while they are still in the mouth. Another enzyme saliva enzyme called lysozyme kills microorganisms (bacteria) in the mouth.
What substance in the mouth contains an enzyme that move food through the esopagus?
the saliva.
Why do you have saliva?
Saliva does not only keep your mouth moistened but it has an enzyme in it called amylase which breaks down starch into sugar particles.
Is it true that the saliva produced in your mouth will grind the food and partly digests it?
Saliva contains an enzyme called amylase which begins breaking down carbohydrates. Enzyme activity is chemical not mechanical so saliva does not "grind" anything.
What is an enzyme-containing fluid in the mouth?
Saliva is an enzyme-containing fluid in the mouth. It starts the process of chemical digestion in the mouth, and is the first set of digestive chemicals with which the food you eat comes into contact.
What enzyme- containing fluid in the mouth?
Saliva is an enzyme-containing fluid in the mouth. It starts the process of chemical digestion in the mouth, and is the first set of digestive chemicals with which the food you eat comes into contact.
What contains an enzyme that starts the chemical digestion of food?
saliva is the substance in the mouth that contains enzymes to help with digestion before the food is swallowed.
Which enzyme is found in mouth?
salivary amylase
What does saliva change complex carbohydrates into?
Saliva changes starch into sugar. This is why, when you let a cracker sit in your mouth, it starts to turn sweet. The enzyme in saliva that does this is called amylase.
