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What does saliva consist of?
98% water, while the other 2% consists of other compounds such as electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds, and various enzymes.
Why did Alexander Fleming become so famous?
Alexander Fleming is famous for discovering the usefulness of penicillin as an antibacterial agent
Why is saliva important to the body?
Saliva keep your mouth from drying out, it also contains enzymes, mainly Carbohyrase enzymes, these enzymes as you can probably guess helps digest the carbohydrates. I have aslo heard that saliva allows you to taste foods as well as your taste buds.
What is secreted in the mouth?
saliva contains the most bacteria then any other part of the body .It also has water, electrolyts, and antibacterial stuff. it also contains chemicals that help mash the food we eat. are you a dodobird? dodobird It contains alto of germs.
Does saliva contain starch?
Saliva contains the enzyme amylase which breaks down the starch (amylose) into maltose.
What is the antibacterial agent in tears?
lysosome
Are baby wipes antibacterial?
Yes there antibacterial. They also contain a little alcohol.
Why does smoking meth produce thick mucus?
Meth dehydrates the mouth. Our saliva is a natural antibacterial agent, without it bacteria can easily build up. The is where the term "meth mouth" came about. Go look at the pictures is quite gross.
How Emision of quinine?
it is true & very fastly using antibacterial agent
How many calories in saliva?
Saliva doesn't contain any calories.
Can tears destroy bacteria?
Tears contain an antibacterial substance :)
What juice does the mouth contain?
Saliva.
Does saliva contain hydrochloric acid?
No
Can you become pregnant from saliva?
You can not get pregnancy with saliva. Saliva does not contain sperms. Sperms are must for fertilization to take place.
What is saliva and what does it do?
Human saliva is 98% water, which carries electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds and various enzymes. Enzymes begin the digestion process, breaking down some starch and fat.
Do dogs have an antiseptic in their mouth?
Yes! Dog saliva does have antibacterial properties. Their mouths are even cleaner than our own!:)
What is diluted liquid antibacterial soap?
diluted liquid antibacterial soap is usually a soap that has a smaller proportion of cleaning agent in it's formula. Often times for children or those with sensitive skin, though the antibacterial agent is generally full strength(if it is not the soap would do well to destroy bacterial colonies)
