Biology, asked by MohitDewara8310, 8 months ago

Which enzyme is present in saliva breaks down starch ?

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Answered by simranjeetsingh47
1

Answer:

salivary amylase ( ptylin)

Explanation:

it is active at ph 6.8

it breaks nearly 30 - 40 % starch

Answered by basnetjkb
4

Answer:

enzyme amylase

Explanation:

Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin, which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in the small intestine.

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