What are the building blocks for protein? a) Amino acids b) Disaccharides c) Nucleotides d) Triglycerides Describe the general chemical composition of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Compare and contrast the important characteristics and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. ...
α-Glucosidase is located in the brush border of the small intestine and breaks down starch and disaccharides. α-Amylase breaks internal α-1, 4-glycosidic linkages of starch into glucose and maltose in the digestive organs [6]. Amylase is found in saliva glands whereas pancreatic amylase is ...