topic: ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CARBOHYDRATES 1. Describe the reaction that takes place when starch is hydrolyzed by an enzyme. What is the product of starch hydrolysis? 2. What enzyme is present in the saliva? What conclusion can be made regarding the action of this enzyme on starch?

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1. Describe the reaction that takes place when starch is hydrolyzed by an enzyme. What is the product of starch hydrolysis?


2. What enzyme is present in the saliva? What conclusion can be made regarding the action of this enzyme on starch?

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