Is there a difference between salivary amylase and pancreatic amylase?
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Salivary amylase is an enzyme that acts on the raw form of carbohydrates, starch. This enzyme is produced in the salivary glands. The salivary amylase gets mixed with the other components of saliva when food is chewed in the mouth. ... On the other hand, pancreatic amylases are enzymes produced in the pancreas.
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Explanation:saliva amylase breaks down 30% of starch in mouth but pancreatic amylase breaks down remaining 70% of starch
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