Hydrolysis of starch occurs with the help of

Sucrase

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Amylase

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Peptidase

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Lipase

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Solution

The correct option is A Amylase
Starch is used as food reserves in plants. It is a polymer of glucose. It is formed by the attachment of glucose unit by glycosidic bonds. The basic formula of starch is (C $_{6}$ H $_{10}$ O $_{5}$ )n.
Amylase is an enzyme which helps in the digestion of the starch. It acts on the glycosidic bonds of the starch and converts into simpler compounds. It helps in the hydrolysis of this bond. It is present in the saliva and the pancreas secretion in humans and helps in intracellular digestion of starch.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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