Question
Biology Question on Parts of the digestive system
Ptyalin is the another name of
A
chymotrypsin
B
pepsin
C
salivary amylase
D
rennin
Answer
salivary amylase
Explanation
Solution
The salivary glands secrete a viscous fluid called saliva. It contains water, salts, mucin and an enzyme salivary amylase or ptyalin. Amylase is a starch digesting enzyme, breaking starch into maltose and triose.