Name the enzyme in the human body that helps break down carbohydrates .

Options

A. Amylase
B. Peptidase
C. Protease
D. Lipase

Answer

A

Explanation

Proteases catalyse the breakdown of proteins into amino acidsin the stomach and small intestine. Lipases catalyse the breakdown of fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine. Amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch into maltose in the mouth and small intestine.