Question

Which of the following term(s) can alternatively be used to describe amylase present in saliva?

• A. Lysozyme
• B. Ptyalin
• C. Diastase
• D. Both b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both b and c

Amylases are generally found in the mouth (salivary amylase) or small intestine (pancreatic amylase) and helps in the digestion of carbohydrates. Salivary amylase is also known as ptyalin or diastase and it helps in the digestion of carbohydrates.
Lysozymes are found in tears, saliva or milk (different body secretions), which are antimicrobial in nature, cleaving the peptidoglycan in the cell walls of bacteria leading to their death.