Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

In human beings, what is the function of amylase in digestion?

Correct answer: D. Digestion of carbohydrates

  • A. Digestion of triglycerides
  • B. Digestion of lipids
  • C. Digestion of all types of food
  • D. Digestion of carbohydrates

Explanation

Option [A] Gastric Lipase breaks down fats in the stomach.Option [B] Lipase breaks down Lipids into fatty acids and glycerol.Option[C] Enzymes are specific for each substrate. Different enzymes are required for the breakdown of different types of food.Option [D] Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch[type of carbohydrate]into sugar.

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