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Amylase is a type of carbohydrase enzyme. In humans it is produced in the pancreas.

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Does the optimum pH of salivary amylase differ from plant amylase?

Yes, the optimum pH for salivary amylase is around pH 6.7, while the optimum pH for plant amylase can vary depending on the specific enzyme and plant species. Plant amylase enzymes may have an optimum pH range that can span from slightly acidic to neutral conditions.


Is ptylin an alpha amylase or beta amylase?

Ptyalin is an alpha-amylase. It is the alpha-amylase found in saliva


What is the substance that breaks down starch into sugar?

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What are the three plant structures in which amylase may be found?

plant structures that have amylase


What enzyme dissolves starch?

Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose, a type of sugar. It is found in saliva in the mouth and in the pancreas.


What is the biochemical function of amylase enzyme in plants?

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Where is the enzyme called emylase found?

the amylase is found in the duodenum


What is the origin of amylase?

Amylase is an enzyme that is naturally produced in the human body as well as in various organisms such as plants, bacteria, and fungi. In humans, amylase is primarily produced in the salivary glands and the pancreas, where it helps break down starches into simpler sugars for digestion. It can also be found in certain foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains.


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.


What does the enzyme amylase do and where is it found in the human body?

Amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of starches (polysaccharides) into sugars (monosaccharides) like glucose. It is primarily found in saliva, where it begins the digestion of carbohydrates, and in the pancreas, where it continues this process in the small intestine. There are two main types of amylase: salivary amylase (produced in the saliva) and pancreatic amylase (produced in the pancreas).


Which enzyme is found in mouth?

salivary amylase


What color is amylase?

Amylase, a digestive enzyme found in saliva, has no color when dissolved. In crystallized form it would be white.