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Digestion of Starch (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Biology)

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Digestion of Starch: Extended

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  • Amylases are produced in the mouth and the pancreas (secreted into the duodenum)

  • Amylases digest starch into smaller sugars

The digestion of starch, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes

The digestion of starch

  • Amylase is secreted into the alimentary canal in the mouth and the duodenum (from the pancreas) and digests starch to maltose (a disaccharide)

  • Maltose is digested by the enzyme maltase into glucose on the membranes of the epithelium lining of the small intestine

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    Lára Marie McIvor

    Author: Lára Marie McIvor

    Expertise: Biology Lead

    Lára graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and has now been a science tutor working in the UK for several years. Lára has a particular interest in the area of infectious disease and epidemiology, and enjoys creating original educational materials that develop confidence and facilitate learning.

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    Lucy has been a passionate Maths teacher for over 12 years, teaching maths across the UK and abroad helping to engage, interest and develop confidence in the subject at all levels.Working as a Head of Department and then Director of Maths, Lucy has advised schools and academy trusts in both Scotland and the East Midlands, where her role was to support and coach teachers to improve Maths teaching for all.