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Each enzyme requires an optimum pH for it to function properly. The optimum pH of salivary amylase is 7. However, the pH of the stomach is around 1.5 - 3.0 due to the hydrochloric acid and other gastric juices in the stomach which inactivates the salivary amylase.
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