SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 45

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary lipase that breaks down starch into simple sugar.

• Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in our food.
• An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb.
• Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.