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Ptyalin in secreted by ___________ and work in ___________medium.

A

Stomach , acidic

B

Salvary gland, 6.8-7

C

Pancreas, alkaline

D

Bile, alkaline.

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To answer the question "Ptyalin is secreted by ___________ and works in ___________ medium," we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the source of ptyalin Ptyalin is an enzyme that is specifically secreted by the **salivary glands**. This enzyme is present in saliva, which is produced by these glands. ### Step 2: Determine the medium in which ptyalin works Ptyalin functions optimally in a **slightly acidic to neutral medium**, with a pH range of approximately **6.8 to 7**. This means that it works best in a medium that is neither highly acidic nor alkaline. ### Final Answer Thus, the complete answer to the question is: Ptyalin is secreted by **salivary glands** and works in a **6.8 to 7 medium**. ---
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