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What substrate does amylase act on?

The substrate for amylase is starch, a polysaccharide composed of amylose + amylopectin. The product of the amylase reaction is maltose, a disaccharide (made from two glucose molecules).

What type of food does maltase break down?

The small intestine releases maltase, which is responsible for breaking down maltose (malt sugar) into glucose (simple sugar). The body uses glucose for energy. During digestion, starch is partially transformed into maltose by amylases. The maltase enzyme then changes maltose into glucose.