Chapter 12, Problem 12.14PP

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Alpha-amylase is a digestive enzyme that broken down the stach molecules such as amylose and amylopectin. The enzyme $\text{α}$- amylase is secreted in saliva of the mouth and it hydrolyzes some of the $\text{α}$- glycosidic bonds in the starch molecules, producing glucose, maltose, and oligosaccharides.