Carbohydrase
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Key Stage 4
Meaning
Carbohydrases are a group of 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. |