Amylase: The Starch-Degrading Enzyme Essential For Energy Metabolism And Digestion
The substrate of the enzyme amylase is carbohydrates, primarily starch. Starch is a complex polysaccharide composed of glucose units linked together. Amylase breaks down starch into simpler sugars, such as glucose, maltose, and dextrins, which can then be absorbed and utilized by the body as energy. This process is essential for energy metabolism and digestion….