Which of the following is present in saliva? nuclease peptidase secretin amylase gastrin
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It contains various substances that aid in the digestion process. Nuclease is an enzyme that breaks down nucleic acids, but it is not typically found in saliva. Peptidase is an enzyme that breaks down proteins, and it is also not typically found in saliva. Show more…
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