Assertion: saliva's enzyme | /r/CapableOf | begin the digestion of carbohydrates
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text: 99% water; musin (protein that helps in swallowing); amylase (enzyme that begins the digestion of carbohydrates); and buccal cells (cheek cells, a good source of DNA), as seen in the picture to the right.
text: The enzymes found in saliva are needed to begin the digestion of carbohydrates, including starch, and fats.