An enzyme present in the saliva of human beings is :

thiamine

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riboflavin

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amylases

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C amylases
Ptyalin is the starch hydrolyzing enzyme secreted by salivary glands in human beings. It is also called as salivary amylase. Ptyalin secreted in the mouth brings about digestion of starch in the mouth itself.

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