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Salivary amylase is activated by which ion?


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Salivary amylase:

This enzyme is produced by salivary glands known as a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme, which converts starch into dextrin and maltose.

The ion that activates salivary amylase:

  1. Salivary amylase can be activated by chloride ions.
  2. It catalyzes the chemical reaction of the body and helps in the digestion process.

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