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Question
Name the enzyme present in human saliva. What type of food material is digested by this enzyme?
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Solution
The enzyme present in human saliva is salivary amylase (also known as ptyalin). This enzyme is responsible for the digestion of starch (a complex carbohydrate). It breaks down starch into simpler sugars like maltose.
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