Amylolysis (Noun)
Meaning
Conversion of starch to sugar.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The enzyme saliva initiates the process of amylolysis, breaking down the complex starch molecules found in food into simpler sugars.
- Amylolysis is a crucial step in the digestive process, as it converts starch into easily absorbed sugars.
- The presence of enzymes like amylase facilitates amylolysis, allowing the breakdown of starch to take place in the human body.
- In the mouth, the saliva triggers amylolysis, breaking down starches from carbohydrates into simpler forms that are easier to digest.
- During amylolysis, pancreatic juices further break down the partially digested starch molecules into simple sugars that the body can easily absorb.