Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Which of the following enzyme converts starch into maltose?
A
Diastase
B
Maltase
C
Zymase
D
Invertase
Answer
Diastase
Explanation
Solution
Maltase is obtained by partial hydrolysis of starch by the enzyme diastase present in Malt.
Diastase, also known as α-amylase, is responsible for breaking down starch into maltose, which is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules. Maltase, on the other hand, breaks down maltose into two glucose molecules.
So, the correct option is (A): Diastase