(B) Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase,which is also known as $Ptyalin$.This enzyme is responsible for the chemical digestion of carboh

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(B) Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase,which is also known as $Ptyalin$.This enzyme is responsible for the chemical digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth.It breaks down starch into simpler sugars like maltose and dextrin.Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

Class 11 Biology Digestion and Absorption Digestive glands

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The enzyme present in saliva is . . . . . . .

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Maltase
B
Ptyalin
C
Sucrase
D
Invertase

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The common duct for bile and pancreatic juice is:

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Choose the most appropriate option to describe the composition of human saliva.

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:

List-$I$ (Cells) List-$II$ (Secretion)

$A$. Peptic cells $I$. Mucus

$B$. Goblet cells $II$. Bile juice

$C$. Oxyntic cells $III$. Proenzyme pepsinogen

$D$. Hepatic cells $IV$. $HCl$ and intrinsic factor for absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-$I$ (Cells)	List-$II$ (Secretion)
$A$. Peptic cells	$I$. Mucus
$B$. Goblet cells	$II$. Bile juice
$C$. Oxyntic cells	$III$. Proenzyme pepsinogen
$D$. Hepatic cells	$IV$. $HCl$ and intrinsic factor for absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$