What is amylase?

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What is amylase?

Amylase is an enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars.

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Amylase is an enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars.

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