Amylase

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Amylase is a type of carbohydrase that is produced in the Small Intestine.

About Amylase

Amylase breaks maltose down into glucose molecules.

Amylase has an optimal pH of around 8.

References

AQA

Amylase, pages 115, 116, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA'

Amylase, pages 121, 122, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA'

Amylase, pages 26, 27, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA'

Amylase, pages 29-31, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA'

Amylase, pages 44, 47, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA'

Amylase, pages 46-47, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA'

Amylase, pages 98-99, 246, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA'

Edexcel

Amylase, page 16, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel

Amylase, page 17, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel

Amylase, pages 39, 41, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel