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Grade 77 grade science

which part of the alimentary canal is involved in digestion of carbohydrates by ptyalin

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8 Years agoGrade 7
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Profile image of Arun
8 Years ago
Ptyalin also known as salivary amylase is present in buccal cavity or mouth and helps in digestion of carbohydrates
Profile image of Akachdeep Medhi
8 Years ago
The mouth(buccal cavity) has three salivary glands. These gland release salivary amylase or ptyalin in our mouth to help in the digestion of carbohydrates.