Question

multiple choice question
pancreatic amylase breaks down into
o nucleic acids; nucleotides
o lipids; fatty acids
o carbohydrates; disaccharides

Explanation:

Pancreatic amylase is an enzyme. Enzymes are specific in their action. Amylase acts on carbohydrates. It breaks complex carbohydrates (like starch) into disaccharides. Nucleic acids are broken down by nucleases into nucleotides. Lipids are broken down by lipases into fatty acids (and glycerol).

Answer:

carbohydrates; disaccharides