Which of the Following Is a Function of Saliva

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of saliva?

• A) Lubricate the food bolus
• B) Digestion
• C) Oral hygiene
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Highly Heritable

Describes traits or characteristics that are significantly influenced by genetics and can be passed from parents to offspring.

Beak Size

A specific trait of birds and some other animals, referring to the dimensions of the beak, which can vary widely among species and is often subject to natural selection.

Teosinte Branched 1

A plant gene responsible for the difference in plant architecture between modern maize and its wild ancestor, teosinte.

Prolamin Box Binding Factor

A transcription factor that binds to the prolamin box, a specific DNA sequence found in the promoters of seed storage protein genes in plants.