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OpenStudy (studen9):

“Does amylase break down starch?

OpenStudy (studen9):

“Does amylase break down starch? Do acidic conditions deactivate amylase? How is stomach acid neutralized in the small intestine? What kind of experiment can I do to find these out??

OpenStudy (mathmate):

break down starch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amylase look into paragraph α-Amylase Amylase works best at pH 6.7-7.0. However, under acidic conditions, it will be denatured, namely amino acids are reshaped/unfolded and therefore lose the active sites, rendering the enzyme inactive. Neutralization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_acid#Neutralization For experiments, try: http://www.biotopics.co.uk/nutrition/amylex.html

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