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Amylase breaks down complex sugars into simple sugars.
Generally speaking, there are three classes of enzyme in our digestive system. They are listed below, alongside the molecules they break down.Lipase - lipidsCarbohydrase - carbohydratesProteases - proteins
Enzymes help break down films of food that stick to the plate such as starches and sugars that can be broken down by cellulases and amylases. By breaking down these films it helps in the cleaning of the dishes and stops further particles of dirt sticking to these films (anti redeposition).
The body uses enzymes called amylase to break down starches. This enzyme is structured to break down the starch and no other enzyme can perform this function.
The salivary glands of the mouth (oral cavity) contains salivary amylases that break down starch and glycogen.
I think you are referring to Amylase, an enzyme in saliva that begins to break down starches into their constituent sugars within seconds of you chewing them up in your mouth.
to break starches down to simple sugars.
Amylases (enzymes) break down or degrade starch.
Pancreatic enzymes, like amylase, help break down starches into smaller molecules like maltose. This process occurs in the small intestine, where the enzymes further break down the starches into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the body.
The salivary glands in the mouth which break down starches.
Enzymes in washing powder are catalysts (they speed up reaction without being used themeselves). They bond with a particular molecule only. Proteases break down proteins, so are good for blood, egg, gravy, and other protein stains. Amylases break down starches, and lipases break down fats and grease. Washing powders usually only contain one type of enzyme, though some have two or all three.
The starches, or carbohydrates, that you eat do not get digested in the stomach, it only digests proteins. Your pancreas secretes digestive juices that digest all three forms of food; proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The specific enzyme that aids in the digestion on starches is pancreatic lipase which it delivers to the first part of the small intestine called the duodenum.