Multiple choice

What is Amylase?

  1. An organic base for the manufacture of paints

  2. A disease caused due to the deficiency of carbohydrates

  3. A type of plants found in high altitudes

  4. A group of enzymes essential for break down of carbohydrates
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars like maltose. It is produced in the salivary glands and pancreas, playing a crucial role in digestion by converting starch into sugars that the body can absorb. Option A incorrectly identifies it as a chemical base for paints, while B wrongly calls it a disease, and C is unrelated.

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