Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva that helps break down starches into glucose. Which of these statements best describes how amylase starts this reaction?

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Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva that helps break down starches into glucose. Which of these statements  best describes how amylase starts this reaction?

bluepatriot · Answer

Can you hand over the options so that I might help you?

anonymous · Answer

A. Amylase binds to the glucose to start the reaction
B. Amylase provides extra energy to start the reaction
C. Amylase decreases the energy needed to start the reaction
D. Amylase changes the shape of the starch to start the reaction

anonymous · Answer

@BluePatriot

bluepatriot · Answer

I believe it is A

prakharluv · Answer

The right answer is  option A
A. Amylase binds to the glucose to start the reaction.