Multiple choice

Enzymes which help in digestion of starch and other carbohydrates are called

  1. cholecystokinin.

  2. protease.

  3. lipase.

  4. amylase.
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Explanation

Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch, converting it into sugar. There are two major types of amylase, alpha and beta. Alpha-amylase is found in human saliva, where it begins a chemical process in digestion with the hydrolysis of starch. It is also found in the pancreas. Beta-amylase is found in the seeds of some plants, as well as bacteria, yeast, and molds. Amylase is also found in other animals that use it to aid the digestive process.

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