PATHOLOGY MCQ
ALIMENTARY TRACT
Question
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Amylase breaks down simple ____
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fats
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proteins
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amino acids
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starches/carbs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Amylases digest starch into smaller molecules, ultimately yielding maltose, which in turn is cleaved into two glucose molecules by maltase. Starch comprises a significant portion of the typical human diet for most nationalities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Enzyme amylase breaks down starch into simpler carbohydrates. Amylase is an enzyme that is present mainly in the saliva of the mouth.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Role of the Amylase Enzyme The end goal of amylase is to break down carbohydrates into simple sugars that the body can use for energy, and this starts in the mouth. As food is chewed and mixed with saliva, amylase starts working to break down food into smaller molecules (1).
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