BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

STRUCTURE OF PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is most likely an enzyme?
A
Sucrose
B
Galactose
C
Fructose
D
Amylase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amylases. Amylases are starch-degrading enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of internal -1-4 glycosidic bonds in polysaccharides to form simpler sugar constitutes and limit dextrins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amylases are one of the main enzymes used in industry. Such enzymes hydrolyze the starch molecules into polymers composed of glucose units. Amylases have potential application in a wide number of industrial processes such as food, fermentation and pharmaceutical industries.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the human body, amylase is predominantly produced by the salivary glands and the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amylase is important for digesting carbohydrates. It breaks down starches into sugars. Amylase is secreted by both the salivary glands and the pancreas.

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