Which enzyme begins starch digestion in the mouth?
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The question is asking about the specific enzyme that initiates the process of starch digestion in the mouth, indicating an interest in digestive enzymes and their roles in the human body.
Answer
salivary amylase (ptyalin)
The final answer is salivary amylase (ptyalin).
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The final answer is salivary amylase (ptyalin).
More Information
Salivary amylase, also known as ptyalin, is essential for beginning the digestive process of starches into simpler sugars while still in the mouth, facilitating easier digestion later in the digestive tract.
Sources
- Salivary Amylase: Digestion and Metabolic Syndrome - PMC - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The Digestive Process: Digestion Begins in the Mouth | Health Library - altonmemorialhospital.org
- Amylase - UVM Health Network - uvmhealth.org
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