Practice mode Digestion

What is the main product of starch digestion by amylase?

Correct answer C. Maltose

Explanation

Amylase breaks glycosidic bonds within starch, releasing mainly the disaccharide maltose. Maltase on the intestinal brush border then splits maltose into glucose.

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