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An enzyme which brings about conversion of starch into maltose is:

A
Catalase
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Maltase
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C
Invertase
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D
Diastase
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Solution

The correct option is D Diastase
Conversion of starch into maltose is done by pancreatic or salivary enzyme(amylase)
Diastase is also known as alpha amylase
Hence the correct answer is (D)

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