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Which is acti...

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Which is active in Maize?

A

Zymase

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B

Maltase

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C

Diastase

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Urease

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Solution

The correct option is C Diastase
Maize is a cereal grain widely cultivated in India. It is an albuminous seed and its endosperm is rich in starch. It has an active enzyme diastase that converts the starch into maltose to supply nutrition to the embryo.

Final answer : (C) Diastase

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