Question

Name and explain the functions of three enzymes that are responsible for digestion of carbohydrates? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Enzymes: 1 Mark each
Any 3
1)Salivary Amylase - saliva contains the enzyme salivary amylase, which acts on the starch in food and breaks it down to maltose.
2) Pancreatic Amylase - the pancreas secretes pancreatic juices, which contain the enzyme pancreatic amylase. This enzyme acts on the remaining complex carbohydrates and breaks them into simple carbohydrates.
3) Maltase - It acts on maltose and breaks it down into two glucose units.
4) Sucrase - It digests sucrose or table sugar into its constituent units of glucose and fructose.
5)Lactase - It breaks lactose or milk sugar into glucose and galactose.