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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which salivary enzyme initiates the cleavage of dietary starch in the mouth?
Options
A Salivary amylase
Correct Answer
B Pepsin
C Trypsin
D Maltase
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Salivary amylase (ptyalin) initiates the breakdown of starch into the disaccharide maltose in the oral cavity.

Hint

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