______ contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

The correct answer is Saliva.

Key Points

• Saliva contains an enzyme called Lingual Lipase, which helps in breaking down fats.
• Our saliva plays a significant role in our digestive system.
• It also contains enzymes like Amylase and Isozyme.
• Amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which can be absorbed more easily by our body.

Additional Information

• Saliva is an aqueous fluid found in the oral cavity playing a fundamental role in the preservation and maintenance of oral health. Saliva acts in relation to taste, mastication, bolus formation, enzymatic digestion, and swallowing.
• Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies.
• These are some important enzymes needed for our digestion