Which enzyme initiates the digestion of carbohydrates in the oral cavity?
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Correct answer: Salivary amylase
Salivary amylase, also known as ptyalin, begins the chemical digestion of starch in the mouth. It breaks down about 30 percent of starch into the disaccharide maltose at an optimum pH of 6.8.
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