Question:
Which of the following enzyme converts starch into maltose?
Which of the following enzyme converts starch into maltose?
Updated On: Sep 30, 2024
- Diastase
- Maltase
- Zymase
- Invertase
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
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
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