Summary of Action of saliva on starch | Digestion | Biology
In the video "Action of saliva on starch", the importance of saliva in the digestion process is highlighted. The process begins in the mouth where chewing and saliva mix to break down food into smaller parts. Saliva plays a crucial role in digesting starch by converting it into sugar molecules through the enzyme amylase. An experiment using starch solution, iodine, and saliva demonstrates this process. The starch solution mixed with saliva changes color as the starch breaks down into sugars, while the starch solution without saliva remains unchanged. Saliva is produced by salivary glands and contains amylase, aiding in starch breakdown.
### Methodology
1. Conduct an experiment using starch solution, iodine, and saliva.
2. Add saliva to one beaker of starch solution and leave another beaker untouched.
3. Add iodine to both beakers after 30 minutes and observe the color change.
4. Note that the solution with saliva turns white as the starch is broken down into sugar molecules, while the solution without saliva remains purple.
### Speakers
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Notable Quotes
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00:12
— « When chewing helps to break down food into small parts and the mixing of saliva in the food helps to convert it into bolus.
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01:45
— « Both the solutions turn violet, however after some time the solution in which saliva was added fades and turns white.
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02:04
— « The saliva added breaks down the starch and converts it to small sugar molecules.
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02:38
— « Saliva contains an enzyme called amylase that helps break down starch to sugar. »