Summary The molecular mechanisms of Catabolic processes

Catabolic Processes
Digestion of starch
Starch is a polysaccharide which functions as a carbohydrate and it is made up of glucose.

Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva and pancreatic fluid. It converts starch and

Maltose is a disaccharide that is formed from two glucose molecules.


STARCH MALTOSE
GLUCOSE X2




AMYLASE MALTASE




Maltase is an enzyme present in saliva and pancreatic juice. This catalyses the breakdown of maltose
and similar sugars to form glucose.

Glucose-glucose= glycoside
The glycosidic bond is broken down by adding a molecule of water, this is called hydrolysis.
H2O is added to the maltose which separates the maltose into two glucose molecules.




Digestion of protein