Question

1. what is the enzyme that splits maltose into glucose molecules?

galactose
maltase
amylase
lactase

1. glucose is carried through the bloodstream to the _, where it is stored or used to provide energy for the body.

pancreas
gallbladder
liver
colon
lymph nodes

Explanation:

• For question 20, maltase is the enzyme that specifically breaks down maltose into glucose. Galactose is a sugar, amylase breaks down starch, and lactase breaks down lactose.
• For question 21, glucose is carried to the liver where it can be stored as glycogen or used for energy - production. The pancreas is involved in insulin production related to glucose regulation, the gallbladder stores bile, the colon is part of the digestive tract for waste - processing, and lymph nodes are part of the immune system.

Answer:

1. B. Maltase
2. C. Liver