Question
Biology Question on Parts of the digestive system
Carbohydrates, ingested in the diet, are hydrolyzed by the enzyme:
A
pepsin
B
cellulose
C
a-amylase
D
glycosidase
Answer
a-amylase
Explanation
Solution
The principal of carbohydrate in diet is starch i.e., the carbohydrates, ingested in the diet, are hydrolyzed by the enzyme called α -amylase. This enzyme is found in saliva and intestinal juice. Its main function is to break down glycosidic bonds between glucose units.