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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question

Question

Which enzyme breaks down the disaccharide maltose into glucose?
Options
A Sucrase
B Lactase
C Maltase
Correct Answer
D Amylase
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Maltase, a brush border enzyme, breaks down maltose into two glucose molecules.

Hint

It is found in the small intestine.

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