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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