The linkage that is broken by the enzyme amylase is
Correct answer: C. Glycosidic
- A. Ester
- B. Peptide
- C. Glycosidic
- D. Phosphodiester
Explanation
The correct answer is glycosidic. Amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of carbohydrates, specifically starch, into simpler sugars. It achieves this by cleaving glycosidic bonds, which are the links between individual sugar units in starch. Ester bonds are associated with lipids, peptide bonds with proteins, and phosphodiester bonds with nucleic acids, none of which are substrates for amylase.
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