To what family of chemicals does amylase belong?

Answer 1

Amylase is an enzyme that is present in the saliva of humans and some other mammals, and is involved in the chemical process of digestion. Though there are different variations of amylase, they are all classified as glycoside hydrolases.

Answer 2

Enzymes, a type of protein with the power to cut or break up other molecules. Enzymes usually end in -ase and the beginning of the name refers to the type of molecule they can cut.