Which of the following functions is not performed by secretions from salivary glands?
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Option is the correct answer because digestion of polysaccharides like starch occurs in mouth and digestion of disaccharides occurs in small intestine.
Option is incorrect because saliva contains mucus which helps in the lubrication of oral cavity.
Option is incorrect because saliva contains lysozyme (antibacterial agent) so that it controls bacterial population in mouth.
Option is incorrect because digestion of complex carbohydrates is performed by secretions from salivary glands.
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