What type of food molecules are broken down by the enzyme amylase?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Starch
- Step 1: Enzymes are specific.
- Step 2: Amylase acts on starch and produces maltose/glucose.
Answer
Starch.
Why not the others: Protein: this is broken down by proteases. Fat: this is broken down by lipase. Water: water is not broken down by amylase.
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