Maltase
Description
Maltase is a type of Alpha-Glucosidase, Dissacharidase Carbohydrase Digestive Enzyme produced within the glands of the Small Intestine.
Biological Function of Maltase
Digestive System
Maltase is a constituent of Diastase a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into Maltose and then to Glucose.
Maltase is responsible for the digestion of Maltose by hydrolyzing Maltose to Glucose.
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