THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The enzyme responsible for digesting carbohydrates is:
A
Amylase
B
Pepsin
C
Protease
D
Lipase
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’ main function is to hydrolyze the glycosidic bonds in starch molecules, converting complex carbohydrates to simple sugars.

Detailed explanation-3: -From the Mouth to the Stomach Saliva contains the enzyme, salivary amylase. This enzyme breaks the bonds between the monomeric sugar units of disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and starches. The salivary amylase breaks down amylose and amylopectin into smaller chains of glucose, called dextrins and maltose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates. Salivary Amylase. Pancreatic Amylase and Maltase. Sucrase and Lactase. Fiber. Healthy Carbohydrates.

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