“Does amylase
break down starch?

Question

“Does amylase
break down starch?

studen9 · Answer

“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??

mathmate · Answer

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