What Is the First Step of the Metabolism of Carbohydrates

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the first step of the metabolism of carbohydrates?

• A) In the mouth, amylase hydrolyses starch into glucose, maltose, and dextrins.
• B) In the stomach, amylase hydrolyses starch into glucose, maltose, and dextrins.
• C) Glucose enters cells.
• D) A phosphoryl group is transferred.
• E) A glucose molecule is split into two pyruvates.

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