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Does acid and base pH value has salivary amylase stops?

Yes,amylase work best in neutralized medium.


What is the secretion of salivary glands?

salivary amylase


Why does the enzyme salivary amylase will act on starch but not on protein?

Because the enzyme salivary amylase lacks protein.


Where is the salivary amylase located in the body?

Salivary Amylase is located in the mouth in the mouth and in the esophagus.


Does salivary amylase contain sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate?

No, absolutely not, it will not 'work' in alkaline (basic) solution. Salivary amylase (ptyalin) inactivates rapidly outside of its optimum pH 5.6-6.9


Why does salivary amylase only work in the mouth?

cuz don corleon sed so


What is the composition of salivary amylase?

Amylase is a enzyme.And composed of proteins


What receptor is responsible for the secretion of salivary amylase?

The muscarinic receptors on the salivary gland cells are responsible for the secretion of salivary amylase. Stimulation of these receptors by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine triggers the release of amylase into the saliva.


What organ produces salivary amylase?

The salivary glands, specifically the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands, produce salivary amylase. Salivary amylase is an enzyme that helps break down carbohydrates in the mouth, starting the process of digestion. It primarily acts on starches, converting them into simpler sugars like maltose.


What enzyme is produced by the pancreas and the salivary glands?

Amylase is the enzyme made in the salivary glands and the pancreas. Its function is to break down complex carbohydrates, sometimes called starches.. In the mouth they are called salivary amylase and in the small intestine they are called pancreatic amylase. This enzyme is also known as ptyalin.


What is the difference between salivary amylase and pancreatic pytlin?

Salivary amylase is an enzyme produced in the salivary glands that helps break down carbohydrates in the mouth, while pancreatic ptyalin is an older term for salivary amylase and is no longer used in modern scientific literature. Both refer to the same enzyme.


How do you collect salivary amylase?

mouth