Question

Hydrolysis of starch occurs with the help of
(a) sucrose (b) amylase
(c) peptidase (d) lipase

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) amylase

Explanation:

starch breaks down in mouth where salivary amylase is secreted

Answer 2

Answer is option "b"

Explanation:

• Starch is used as food reserves in plants. It is formed by the attachment of glucose unit by glycosidic bonds. Basic formula is   $C_{6} H_{10} O_{5}$ n.
• Amylase is an enzyme which helps in the digestion of the starch. It acts on the glycosidic bonds of the starch and converts into simpler compounds. It is present in the saliva and the pancreas secretion in humans and helps in intracellular digestion of starch.
• Hence, the right answer is option b " amylase".