The enzyme ptylin used for the digestion of food is present in:
A
blood
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B
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 salivaand is responsible for breaking down starch into simple sugars such as dextrin and maltose which are further broken down in the intestine.