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Starch splitting digestive enzyme of saliva is ptyalin/steapsin.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the name of the starch-splitting digestive enzyme found in saliva. 2. **Understand the Options**: The options provided are "ptyalin" and "steapsin". We need to determine which of these is the correct enzyme for starch digestion. 3. **Recall the Function of Saliva**: Saliva is produced in the mouth and contains various components, including enzymes that aid in digestion. ...
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