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If we take food rich in lime juice, thenA. action of ptylain on strach is enhancedB. action of ptyalin on starch is reducedC. action of ptylain on starch is unaffectedD. action of ptyalin on starch stops. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Ptyalin (that acts on starch) is most active at a pH of 6.8 and the pH of lime juice is less than 4 (acidic), therefore, when lime juice is taken, the action of ptyalin on starch will be reduced. |
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