If starch is mixed with human saliva in a test tube at a temperature of 370 C and pH 3.7,
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
Only 30% of starch is digested into glucose
b
All the starch is digested into maltose
c
Only 30% of starch is digested into maltose
d
Digestion of starch doesn’t occur because the enzyme is inactive at this pH
answer is D.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
The optimum pH for the enzymatic activity of salivary amylase ranges from 6 to 7. Above and below this range, the reaction rate reduces as enzymes get denaturated. The enzyme salivary amylase is most active at pH 6.8.