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ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionDigestion of FoodEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

The correct statement about ptyalin and pancreatic amylase is:

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Ptyalin, i.e., salivary amylase, produced by parotid glands breaks down only cooked starch at pH 6.8, whereas amylopsin, i.e.,  pancreatic amylase, breaks down cooked as well as uncooked starch at pH 7.8.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Digestion and AbsorptionSubtopic:Digestion of Food
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