Q52 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 1) · Biology

All of the following are constituents of saliva EXCEPT

  • A
    lysozyme
  • B
    salivary amylase
  • Correct answer
    C
    rennin
  • D
    bicarbonates

Solution

Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands and contains water, electrolytes like sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonates, along with enzymes such as salivary amylase and lysozyme.

Rennin is a proteolytic enzyme found in the gastric juice of infants, which helps in the digestion of milk proteins. It is not a constituent of saliva.

Answer: rennin

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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