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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #11405
Question 1
Which type of enzyme would be most active in your gut after eating bread?
  • Amylase✔️
  • Protease
  • Lipase
  • Nuclease
Correct Answer Explanation
Amylase is the primary enzyme for digesting bread (starch). Salivary amylase begins starch digestion in the mouth; pancreatic amylase continues it in the small intestine, breaking starch into maltose and dextrins. Bread is primarily carbohydrate (starch), so amylase is the most relevant enzyme after consumption.