Digestion of Startch Flashcards by Sim <3 floaties | Brainscape

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What is starch?

A

Consists of a chain of glucose molecules.

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What enzymes break down carbohydrates (e.g Starch)?

A

Carbohydrases.
case of starch= Amylase.
When carbonhydrates like starch are digested they produce simple sugars.

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Where is Amylases found?

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Saliva and Pancretic fluid.

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