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Yes, amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of starch into sugars. It hydrolyzes the glycosidic bonds in starch, converting it into simpler sugars like maltose and glucose. This process occurs primarily in the saliva (salivary amylase) and the pancreas (pancreatic amylase) during digestion.

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