Amylase begins digesting carbohydrates in the mouth. Specifically, it breaks down starches, which are complex carbohydrates, into simpler sugars like maltose and dextrin. Salivary amylase is the enzyme released from the salivary glands that facilitates this process.
amylase begins digesting this type of biomolecure in the mouth as it is released from salivary glands
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