Which enzyme catalyses the hydrolysis of maltose into glucose?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Maltase
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
10.3 Enzymes – “… Enzymes are very specific for a particular reaction and for a particular substrate. They are generally named after the compound or class of compounds upon which they work. For example, the enzyme that catalyses hydrolysis of maltose into glucose is named as maltase.”