This enzyme is produced by the salivary glands and begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates ________.

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Salivary amylase is the enzyme produced by the salivary glands that begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates. It breaks down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and glucose. Salivary maltase, sucrase, and lactase are not produced by the salivary glands, but rather by the small intestine, and break down specific types of sugars into simpler forms.

This Enzyme Is Produced by the Salivary Glands and Begins