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The saliva in human beings contains which enzyme?

  1. A
    Pepsin
  2. B
    Salivary Amylase
  3. C
    Rennin
  4. D
    Trypsin

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Human saliva contains the enzyme Salivary Amylase (also known as ptyalin), which breaks down starch into simpler sugars like maltose. Pepsin and rennin are found in gastric juices, while trypsin is a pancreatic enzyme.

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The saliva in human beings contains which enzyme?
A
Pepsin
B
Salivary Amylase
C
Rennin
D
Trypsin

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