Question

Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva that helps break down starches into glucose. Which of

these statements best describes how amylase starts this reaction?
A. Amylase binds to the glucose to start the reaction.
B. Amylase provides extra energy to start the reaction.
C. Amylase decreases the energy needed to start the reaction.
D. Amylase changes the shape of the starch to start the reaction.

Answer 1

Amylase is not the enzyme found in saliva it is ptyalin

Step-by-step explanation:

the digestion of starch starts in the mouth.

the ptyalin hydrolysis the starch.