Give another term used for salivary amylase.

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Salivary amylase:
Enzyme salivary amylase is found in the saliva released by the salivary gland present in the mouth.
It is responsible for breaking down the polysaccharides carbohydrate molecules (starch) present in the food product into the disaccharide carbohydrate molecules (maltose).
Another term that can be used for the salivary amylase enzyme is ptyalin.

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