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Amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

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Is salivary amylase mechanical or chemical digestion?

no, amylase is for carbohydrates. For proteins it's protease :)


Why amylase begins the digestion of fat?

No, amylase hydrolyzes amylose, a carbohydrate.


What is end product of amylase in digestion?

Amylase breaks down starch, and therefore the product of digestion is maltose.


What does the boy use amylase for?

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What does amylase do in the process of digestion?

Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into smaller molecules like sugars during the process of digestion.


What is the the product of the digestion of starch by amylase?

Maltose


What is the enzyme produced by the salivary glands that initiates carbohydrate digestion in the mouth?

The enzyme produced by the salivary glands that initiates carbohydrate digestion in the mouth is called salivary amylase. It breaks down starches into smaller sugars like maltose and dextrin to begin the process of carbohydrate digestion.


Where does digestion begin at?

Digestion begins in your mouth. Starch is digested (by salivary amylase) into maltose.


First step in chemical digestion?

Production amylase


What is the key enzyme in digestion of polysaccharides?

alpha-amylase


Where amylase is made?

Amylase is an enzyme that is made in the mouth of humans. It is specifically found in saliva and is used in digestion.


Does amylase effectively break down starch during the process of digestion?

Yes, amylase is an enzyme that effectively breaks down starch into simpler sugars during the process of digestion.