An Important Step in Utilizing Complex Carbohydrates as an Energy

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Short Answer

An important step in utilizing complex carbohydrates as an energy source is to break their glycosidic linkages.This is necessary because the digestive system cannot absorb any carbohydrates larger than a monosaccharide.Using information in your textbook (Chapter 5 and the chapters on digestion),compile a list of at least five enzymes that can accomplish this.Identify each enzyme's substrate and reaction products.You may include enzymes found in any organism.

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