Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Which of the following answer choices correctly describes the function of amylase?
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a.
Cleaves polysaccharides into glucose, limit dextrins, and maltose
b.
Cleaves each molecule of glucose into two molecules of pyruvate
c.
Cleaves monosaccharides into glucose, limit dextrins, and maltose
d.
Cleaves polysaccharides into amino acids, limit dextrins, and monosaccharides at alpha-1-6 branch points
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