Question

questions: (use the information above to answer) 5. what is the enzyme in saliva? 6. what is the substrate that this enzyme works on? 7. what is the product of the chemical reaction that this enzyme causes?

Explanation:

1. Salivary amylase is the main enzyme in saliva which starts the digestion of carbohydrates.
2. The substrate for salivary amylase is starch, a complex carbohydrate.
3. The product of the reaction catalyzed by salivary amylase is maltose, a disaccharide.

Answer:

1. Salivary amylase
2. Starch
3. Maltose