Multiple choice

The enzyme present in saliva is

  1. pepsin.

  2. ptyalin.

  3. rennin.

  4. trypsin.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The saliva in the moth, besides helping to masticate the food, carries an enzyme called ptyalin which begins the chemical action of digestion. It initiates the catabolism  of carbohydrates by converting starches into simple sugars.

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