Explain why amylase will not speed up the breakdown of proteins

Salivary amylase does not break down proteins because it does not have the required 3D shape to catalyze the breakdown of proteins.

Explanation:

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Amylase will not speed up the breakdown of proteins because it is the enzyme used for the breakdown of carbohydrates. Its active site will not fit the substrate of a protein molecule. To speed up the breakdown of proteins, protease is used insted.

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