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The human saliva contains an enzyme called salivary `"______"` that breaks down starch, a complex molecule, into sugar.

A

lipase

B

amylase

C

peptidase

D

protease

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The correct Answer is:
D
The human saliva contains an enzyme called salivary protease that breaks down starch, a complex molecule, into sugar.
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