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Saliva contains...

Saliva contains

A

Amylases or ptyalins

B

trypsin

C

bile fluid

D

vitamins

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The correct Answer is:
A

Saliva contains amylases and ptyalins.
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Knowledge Check

  • Saliva converts

    A
    proteins into amino acids
    B
    glycogen into glucose
    C
    starch into maltose
    D
    fats into vitamins
  • Optimum pH of saliva action is -

    A
    ` 6.8`
    B
    `8.6`
    C
    `7`
    D
    `9.5`
  • Ptyalin of saliva acts in

    A
    Slightly acidic medium
    B
    Slightly alkaline medium
    C
    Neutral medium
    D
    All types of medium
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