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Ptyalin is...

Ptyalin is

A

Strongly acidic

B

Slightly acidic

C

Slightly neutral

D

Strongly alkaline

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The correct Answer is:
B
Ptyalin is an amylase present in saliva that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into maltose and dextrin. The optimum condition for ptyalin activity is slightly acidic range of 5.6 – 6.9.
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