AQA GCSE Biology · 8461
Specification 4.2.2.1 · Paper 1
Revise: The Human Digestive System and EnzymesCarbohydrases break down carbohydrates into simple sugars. Amylase is a carbohydrase: it breaks down starch into maltose, which can be digested further to glucose. Amylase is produced in the salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine.