MEDICAL
GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER
Question
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An enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in starch, releasing sugar, is
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pepsin.
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amylase.
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bile.
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chyme.
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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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Amylases are used in breadmaking and to break down complex sugars, such as starch (found in flour), into simple sugars.
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