How Do α-Amylase and β-Amylase Differ in Their Functions

question 69

Multiple Choice

How do α-amylase and β-amylase differ in their functions?

• A) They do not differ, they are two different enzymes which perform the same function.
• B) α-amylase hydrolyzes α(1 → 6) glycosidic bonds, but β-amylase hydrolyzes β(1 → 4) glycosidic bonds.
• C) α-amylase hydrolyzes α(1 → 6) glycosidic bonds at in an orderly way, but β-amylase hydrolyzes α(1 → 4) glycosidic bonds at random.
• D) α-amylase hydrolyzes α(1 → 4) glycosidic bonds at random, but β-amylase hydrolyzes α(1 → 4) glycosidic bonds in an orderly way.

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