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What type of molecules does Amylase digest?
carbohydrates are the main compounds digested by amylase
What is the nutrient digested in the mouth?
Starch (carbohydrates) is broken down (digested) to maltose by salivary amylase.
How is carbohydrates digested in the alimentary canal?
It is digested in the salivary glands and pancreas by the enzyme amylase. Converted into disaccharides.
What food group does amylase break down?
Amylase breaks down carbohydrates. Amylase is a digestive enzyme that is needed in order for carbohydrates to be digested properly.
What is the only macromolecule that gets digested enzymatically in the mouth?
There are two that begin to be digested in the mouth. Sugars by amylase and fats by lingual lipase.
What kind of food may be digested by amylase?
*I think protein but could be carbohydrates
How is maltose digested?
Salivary amylase digests starch into maltose
What type of compound and bond is hydrolized by the alpha amylase?
Alpha bonds are hydrolised by alpha amylase. The alpha amylase is the sole form of amylase found in all mammals.
What macrmolecules are targeted by amylase?
Amylase targets starch. Specifically it targets the bonds between glucose molecules.
What factor determines how much linoleic acid can twist and bend its shape?
carbon-carbon doble bonds.
Where does digestion begin at?
Digestion begins in your mouth. Starch is digested (by salivary amylase) into maltose.
How does amylase make it possible for starch to be digested at body temp?
Amylase in an enzyme which is also a biological catalyst which reduces the activation energy needed for the hyrolysis of starch
