In the small intestine, amylase breaks starch down into which of the following?
A) bacterial enzymes
B) maltase
C) maltose
D) amylase
E) lactase

Question

In the small intestine, amylase breaks starch down into which of the following? 
A) bacterial enzymes
B) maltase
C) maltose
D) amylase
E) lactase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Amylase breaks down starch into maltose, which is then further broken down by maltase into glucose units that can be absorbed by the small intestine. Bacterial enzymes, lactase, and amylase do not directly break down starch into its constituent parts.

In the Small Intestine, Amylase Breaks Starch Down into Which