Pancreatic amylase catalyzes the breakdown of oligosaccarides to disaccharides with the addition of water.What classification of enzymes would amylase be in?

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Amylase catalyzes a hydrolysis reaction, meaning it breaks down molecules by adding water. Hydrolases are a class of enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis reactions, making D the best choice. Dehydrogenases catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions, isomerases catalyze rearrangement reactions, and synthases catalyze reactions that result in the formation of new bonds. None of these choices accurately describe the function of pancreatic amylase.

Pancreatic Amylase Catalyzes the Breakdown of Oligosaccarides to Disaccharides with the Addition