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Digestive System · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 18 of 63

Digestive System: Which of these is NOT a function of saliva?

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Digestive System
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
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45-60 sec

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Q · Digestive SystemMedium · 45s

Which of these is NOT a function of saliva?

TopicDigestive System
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Saliva does not digest proteins; it mainly acts on starch and helps lubricate food.

Final Answer: Option D - Digestion of proteins
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