Which of the following enzymes is found in saliva of human body which breaks down starch into simple...........

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Which of the following enzymes is found in saliva of human body which breaks down starch into simple sugar?

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SSC MTS 5th July 2022 Shift-3

Amylase

Trypsin

Pepsin

Renin

- Option 1: Amylase

- Amylase is the enzyme found in human saliva.

- It initiates the breakdown of starch into simple sugars.

- It plays a crucial role in the digestive process.

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- Option 2: Trypsin

- Trypsin is not found in saliva.

- It is produced in the pancreas, aiding in protein digestion in the small intestine.

- Option 3: Pepsin

- Pepsin is found in the stomach, not saliva.

- It helps in breaking down proteins into peptides.

- Option 4: Renin

- Renin is involved in blood pressure regulation, not digestion.

- It is not found in saliva.

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