An Enzyme Present in Saliva Which Hydrolyzes Starch to Produce

question 9

Multiple Choice

An enzyme present in saliva which hydrolyzes starch to produce free maltose is

• A) sucrase.
• B) alpha-amylase.
• C) phosphorylase.
• D) debranching enzyme.
• E) limit dextrin.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

Binge/Purge Type

A subtype of certain eating disorders, where individuals engage in recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.

Purging Behavior

Actions taken to rid the body of consumed food or calories, commonly seen in eating disorders, including self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives.