Key Stage 4
Meaning
Carbohydrases are a group of digestive enzymes which break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.
About Carbohydrase
There are three main carbohydrases in the human digestive system that you should know:
| Digestive Enzyme | Breaks down... | Into... | Produced by: |
| Salivary Amylase | Starch | Maltose | The salivary glands in the mouth. |
| Pancreatic Amylase | Starch | Maltose | The pancreas and released into the Small Intestine. |
| Amylase | Maltose | Glucose | The Small Intestine. |
References
AQA
- Carbohydrase, pages 102-103, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 115, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 121, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 27, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 30, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA