Which of the following is not contained in saliva?
A) enzymes that begin the digestion of proteins
B) enzymes that initiate the digestion of carbohydrates
C) bicarbonate buffer
D) bactericidal enzymes

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Saliva contains enzymes such as amylase that initiate the digestion of carbohydrates, and also contains bactericidal enzymes and bicarbonate buffer, but it does not contain enzymes that begin the digestion of proteins. The main digestive enzymes for proteins are produced in the stomach and pancreas.

Which of the Following Is Not Contained in Saliva