Ptyalin can convert starch into:
Correct answer: B. Oligosaccharide form
- A. Monosaccharide form
- B. Oligosaccharide form
- C. Polysaccharide form
- D. All given options
Explanation
Amylase is found in saliva and breaks starch into maltose and dextrin, an oligosaccharide.
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