Maltose is produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch (a homopolysaccharide) catalyzed by the enzyme amylase. Maltose is further hydrolyzed by the enzyme maltase to produce two molecules of d-glucose.

What breaks down to form maltose?

The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth. The salivary enzyme amylase begins the breakdown of food starches into maltose, a disaccharide.

How is maltose formed quizlet?

How is maltose formed? By joining two glucose molecules in a condensation reaction.