The pH of amylase present in saliva is

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6.8

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7.2

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The correct option is B 6.8
Amylase is an enzyme that breaks starch down into sugar. Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical process of carbohydrate digestion. In animals, it is a major digestive enzyme and its optimum pH is 6.7-7.0.

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