Plants contain a and b [alpha and beta] subtypes; the name "diastase" is given to the component of malt containing the b subtype, which is important in brewing.
Plants contain a and b [alpha and beta] subtypes; the name "diastase" is given to the component of malt containing the b subtype, which is important in brewing. Animals only contain the a subtype, especially ptyalin, in the saliva. For 10 points -- name this class of enzyme that degrades starches and polysaccharides.
Plants contain a and b [alpha and beta] subtypes; the name "diastase" is given to the component of malt containing the b subtype, which is important in brewing.
{amylase}