Enzyme ptyalin or salivary amylase present in the saliva gets activated by

Mastication of food

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Hydrolysis of food by saliva

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Starch present in the food

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Chloride ions present in saliva

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Chloride ions present in saliva

Enzyme ptyalin or salivary amylase present in the saliva gets activated by chloride ions present in saliva.

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