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Q: Name of enzyme in the human body that helps to break down carbohydrates.
  • A. Protease
  • B. Lipase
  • C. Peptidase
  • D. Amylase
Correct Answer: Option D - An amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugar. Amylase is present in the saliva of humans and some other mammals, where it begins the chemical process of digestion. Digestion of carbohydrates is performed by several enzymes. Starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase.
D. An amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugar. Amylase is present in the saliva of humans and some other mammals, where it begins the chemical process of digestion. Digestion of carbohydrates is performed by several enzymes. Starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase.

Explanations:

An amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugar. Amylase is present in the saliva of humans and some other mammals, where it begins the chemical process of digestion. Digestion of carbohydrates is performed by several enzymes. Starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase.