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Where enzymes are produced
| Enzyme | Substrate | End-products |
|---|---|---|
| Salivary amylase | Starch | Maltose |
| Protease | Protein | Amino acids |
| Lipase | Lipids (fats and oils) | Fatty acids and glycerol |
| Pancreatic amylase | Starch | Maltose |
What does amylase turn into?
Amylase enzyme converts starch into sugar. Starch is a poly-saccharide, made of large number of glucose units. Glucose is a monosaccharide, the simplest form of sugar.
What does amylase break down and what is the product?
Amylase is a digestive enzyme that chewing activates and which hydrolyzes or breaks downs starch into monosaccharides. Amylase breaks down starch in your mouth into a maltose, a disaccharide, which is made up of two glucose molecules.
