The majority of hydrolysis of disaccharides occurs by the actions of enzymes found
A)in the pancreatic juice.
B)in the brush border of the small intestine.
C)in saliva.
D)in the gastric mucosa.

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Enzymes that break down disaccharides, such as maltase, sucrase, and lactase, are primarily located in the brush border of the small intestine. While enzymes in saliva can initiate the breakdown of some carbohydrates, they are not responsible for the majority of disaccharide hydrolysis. Enzymes in pancreatic juice are primarily responsible for the breakdown of larger carbohydrates such as polysaccharides. Enzymes in the gastric mucosa are not known to play a significant role in carbohydrate digestion.

The Majority of Hydrolysis of Disaccharides Occurs by the Actions