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Discussion Forum : Biology - Section 1 (Q.No. 78)
78.
Ptyalin is an enzyme produced in the
salivary glands
pituitary glands
thyroid glands
pancreas
Answer: Option
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Usmanhafeez said:   1 decade ago
Ptyalin is also called amylase that act on starch. Salivary glands are 3 in number and they secret 3 enzymes namely ptyalin are amylase, trypsin and lipase BT ptyalin function is not completed in buccal cavity so completed digestion of starch occur in intestine.

Tss said:   1 decade ago
Ptyalin is a salivary amylase. It is an enzyme produced in salivary gland.

K.Prasanthi said:   1 decade ago
Ptyalin is an amylase secreted in saliva.

Keerthana said:   8 years ago
Ptyalin converts starch into maltose.

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