name the enzyme present in human saliva that type of food material is digested by this enzyme
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the saliva present in human saliva is called salivary amylase which is secreted by salivary glands due to the action of this saliva on the food 30% starch is digested in the mouth
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The enzyme present in the human saliva is Salivary Amylase or its scientific name is Ptyalin. The type of food material digested by this enzyme is carbohydrate. This is because it digests Starch to Maltose and Starch is a form of carbohydrate as it is a polysaccharide.
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Enzyme - Ptyalin (Salivary Amylase)
Food material - Starch which is a carbohydrate
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