Starch is converted to maltose by the enzyme _______ .

lipase

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protease

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amylase

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C amylase
Amylase reaction on starch:-
Amylase is found in our saliva and is responsible for starting to break down the starch that we eat. So amylase is an enzyme that carries out the specific reaction of breaking down starch into a simple sugar.

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