Which carbohydrate-digesting enzyme works in the small intestine?

A) bicarbonate
B) bile
C) salivary amylase
D) pepsin
E) pancreatic amylase

Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzyme

Enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars, facilitating their absorption and utilization by the body.

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down starches into sugars during digestion.

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that begins the process of starch digestion by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.