Digestion transforms polysaccharides into simpler sugars, primarily monosaccharides like glucose. This process begins in the mouth with salivary amylase and continues in the small intestine with enzymes like pancreatic amylase. The resulting monosaccharides are then absorbed into the bloodstream to be used for energy by the body.
alpha-amylase
Polysaccharides such as starch.
polysaccharides
Polysaccharides are broken down in the body through the process of digestion. Enzymes in the digestive system break down polysaccharides into smaller sugar molecules, such as glucose, which can then be absorbed by the body for energy.
Amylose is a polysaccharide that produces maltose during digestion. It is a component of starch found in plants.
Its a chemical change.
mechanical digestion
By definition mechanical digestion is a physical part of digestion.
no
a chemical change
Chemical property
No. Polysaccharides are carbohydrates.