Secretion of less saliva in mouth will effect the conversion of\

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(c) : Salivacontainswater,salts, mucin and an enzyme ptyalin. Ptyalin is salivary amylase which splits starch and glycogen into maltose (simple sugars). Therefore, secretion of less saliva will affect the conversion of starch into simple sugars.\ Expert Tips - Salivary amylase begins chemical digestion of food.