what is salivary amylase??
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Answer: It is an enzyme which is present in saliva which helps in digestion of carbohydrates. That is, it converts starch into maltose which is a simple sugar.
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- It is also known as ptyalin.
- It is slightly acidic and has a pH of 6.8.
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Saliva contains the enzyme salivary amylase . This enzyme breaks the bonds between the momomeric sugar units of dissaccharides , oligosaccharides and starches .The salivary amylase breaks down amylase and amylopectin into smaller chains of glucose called dextrous and maltose.And salivary amylase is a glucose -polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by salivary glands .
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