Salivary amylase behaves as an enzyme only in the presence of chloride ions. Which of the following terms describes the function of the chloride ion?
A)coenzyme
B)zymogen
C)activator
D)active site

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Chloride ions function as activators for salivary amylase, enhancing the enzyme's ability to catalyze the breakdown of starch into simpler sugars. They are not part of the enzyme's structure but are essential for its activity.

Salivary Amylase Behaves as an Enzyme Only in the Presence