Question

    The enzyme alpha-amylase, crucial in carbohydrate

    digestion, acts on which types of glycosidic linkages?
    A 1,4α-glucosidic bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1,6α-glucosidic bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1,2α-glucosidic bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1,3β-glucosidic bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Alpha-amylase acts primarily on 1,4 and 1,6 glycosidic linkages, aiding starch breakdown into simpler sugars.

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