2.2.8

Examples of Digestive Enzymes - Amylase

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Amylase

Carbohydrase enzymes break carbohydrates down into sugars. Amylase is a type of carbohydrase that can break down starch in our bodies:

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Production

  • Amylase is produced in:
    • Pancreas.
    • Salivary glands.
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Purpose

  • Amylase breaks down starch into its constituent simple sugars (predominantly maltose).
  • Starch → Maltose (+ other sugars).
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Action sites

  • The sites of action of amylase are:
    • The small intestine.
    • The mouth.

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