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Which of the following functions is not performed by secretions from salivary glands ?

Option: 1

Digestion of complex carbohydrates


Option: 2

Lubrication of oral cavity


Option: 3

Digestion of disaccharides


Option: 4

Control bacterial population in mouth


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Salivary amylase brings about the digestion of starch (complex Carbohydrates into disaccharides (Maltose). It cannot digest Maltose further.
Hence option 3 is not a function.

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