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starch molecule degraded to disaccharides and trisaccharides by amylases and ultimately these will make glucose(which will be used as energy providing nutrient by cells).

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What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down starch?

The enzyme that breaks down starch is called amylase.


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The enzyme amylase breaks down starch in the process of digestion.


What product is formed when amylase breaks down starch?

When amylase breaks down starch, the product formed is maltose.


What enzyme breaks down starch in the digestive system?

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What breaks down starch dextrins into maltose?

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Will an enzyme that breaks down starch work on an enzyme that breaks down protein?

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What happens after the enzyme amylase breaks down a starch molecule?

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How does starch affects amylase?

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What is the substance that breaks down starch into sugar?

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Salivary amylase breaks down starches?

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