Which among the following enzyme is present in saliva that breaks down starch into simpler sugar ?

Salivary amylase

The correct answer is Option (3) –Salivary amylase

Food has to be broken into smaller molecules. This is done with the help of biological catalysts called enzymes. The saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down starch which is a complex molecule to give simple sugar. The food is mixed thoroughly with saliva and moved around the mouth while chewing by the muscular tongue.