In the comparison of the action exerted by salivary amylase and hydrochloric acid on starch hydrolysis reaction, which of the following statements is accurate?

a) Salivary amylase and hydrochloric acid both contribute to starch hydrolysis through similar mechanisms.
b) Salivary amylase primarily initiates starch hydrolysis, while hydrochloric acid plays a minimal role.
c) Hydrochloric acid is responsible for initiating starch hydrolysis, while salivary amylase acts as a digestive enzyme.
d) Salivary amylase and hydrochloric acid have no impact on the starch hydrolysis reaction.