Question on: JAMB Biology - 2019
Which of the following juices contains the enzyme ptyalin?
A
Gastric juice
B
Succus
C
Pancreatic juice
D
Saliva
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Correct Option: D
Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin, which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in the small intestine.
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