Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781260159080
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Enzymes are biological catalysts that take part in many metabolic processes. The process of digestion also involves many enzymatic reactions. Digestion of carbohydrate is a complex process; it involves many enzymatic reactions. The first step in digestion of carbohydrate is the action of amylase enzyme on starch. This occurs in the mouth where salivary glands secrete salivary amylase that acts upon starch converting it into sugar. Some amylase is also secreted by pancreas.

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