This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Metabolism of carbohydrate, Subject name: Biochemistry
End-Product of the action of salivary amylase is 
Select and explain. 
A. Mannose, B. Maltose, C. Sucrose, D. Fructose
B: Maltose
Answer: B: Maltose 
Explanation: Salivary alpha-amylase hydrolyse the alpha-1,4-glycosidic linkage, so as to produce smaller subunits like maltose, isomaltose, dextrins and oligosaccharides.Ref: DM Vasudevan, page no: 39