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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Enzyme**: The question refers to salivary amylase, which is an enzyme found in saliva. 2. **Location of Action**: Salivary amylase functions in the mouth, where it begins the process of digestion. 3. **Substrate of the Enzyme**: The primary substrate that salivary amylase acts upon is starch, which is a complex carbohydrate. 4. **Product of the Reaction**: The action of salivary amylase on starch results in the production of simpler sugars, specifically maltose and dextrins. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, we can conclude that salivary amylase converts starch into sugar. **Final Answer**: Salivary amylase converts starch into sugar. ---
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