The enzyme in the mouth that acts on starch is?

Explanation

Ptyalin, also known as salivary amylase, is an enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch into simpler sugars. It is produced by the salivary glands and is the first enzyme to act on food in the digestive process.

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