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What is amylase and explain its role in the human body?


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Amylase:

  1. Amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes starch breakdown into sugars.
  2. Amylase can be found in the saliva of humans and other mammals.

Role of amylase in the human body:

The primary function of amylase is to hydrolyze glycosidic linkages in starch molecules, reducing complex carbohydrates to simple sugars.


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