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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

The conversion of maltose to glucose is possible by the enzyme

Options:

Zymase

Lactase

Maltase

Diastase

Correct Answer:

Maltase

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. maltase.

Maltase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose, a disaccharide, into two molecules of glucose. Zymase, lactase, and diastase are all enzymes that can hydrolyze different types of carbohydrates, but they do not specifically hydrolyze maltose.