What are amylases? what are its action on food? were is it found in the body?

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Amylases are the enzymes that catalyzes the breakdown of starch. It breaks down the carbohydrate component of food. Amylase is found in saliva and is known as salivary amylase, similarly, there are pancreatic amylase and intestinal amylase.

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