BIOCHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site amylase A digestive enzyme secreted by the salivary glands (salivary amylase) and the pancreas (pancreatic amylase). It aids digestion by breaking down starch into maltose (a disaccharide) and then glucose (a monosaccharide). Related category    • BIOCHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP