In Activity 1, an experiment was conducted in which the activity of Amylase (Carbohydrate Enzyme) was tested over various conditions. One of the treatments showed that Amylase decreased its activity if it was boiled before being brought back to body temperature, but Amylase activity was not decreased if it was frozen before being brought to body temperature. Explain the difference in Amylase activity between these two treatments.

In Activity 1, an experiment was conducted in which the activity of Amylase (Carbohydrate Enzyme) was tested over various conditions. One of the treatments showed that Amylase decreased its activity if it was boiled before being brought back to body temperature, but Amylase activity was not decreased if it was frozen before being brought to body temperature. Explain the difference in Amylase activity between these two treatments.

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter18: Digestive System

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