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The enzyme ptylin used for the digestion of food is present in:

A
blood
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intestine
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C
adrenal glands
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D
saliva
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Solution

The correct option is D saliva
The enzyme ptyalin, also known as amylase is present in saliva and is responsible for breaking down starch into simple sugars such as dextrin and maltose which are further broken down in the intestine.

Option D is correct.

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