Multiple choice

Salivary amylase works best at pH

  1. 6.9

  2. 7.5

  3. 2

  4. 7

  5. 14

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Explanation

Salivary amylase is responsible for breaking starch into polypeptides. The enzyme works best at pH 6.9. At this level, it is slightly acidic in nature.