Salivary $\alpha$-amylase (ptyalin) initiates the digestion of:
A) proteins.
B) carbohydrates.
C) fats.
D) amino acids.

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Salivary F1F1F1S1F1F1F10-amylase (ptyalin) is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates (specifically, starch) into smaller sugars like maltose and glucose. It does not initiate the digestion of proteins (which are broken down by stomach enzymes) or fats (which are primarily broken down by enzymes in the small intestine). It also does not directly digest amino acids, which are already the building blocks of proteins.

Salivary α\alphaα -Amylase (Ptyalin) Initiates the Digestion Of: A) Proteins

Salivary $\alpha$ -Amylase (Ptyalin) Initiates the Digestion Of:
A) Proteins