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Standard XII
Biology
Salivary Gland and Saliva
Ptyalin of sa...
Question
Ptyalin of saliva acts in:
A
Slightly acidic medium
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B
slightly alkaline medium
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C
highly alkaline medium
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D
all types of media
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Solution
The correct option is
A
Slightly acidic medium
Ptyalin of saliva acts in acts in a neutral or faintly acidic medium (optimally at pH 6.5)
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