Question

what enzyme breaks down the disaccharide as shown below? maltase amylase lactase sucrase alpha (α) bond glucose fructose

Explanation:

Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose joined by an alpha - bond. Sucrase is the enzyme that specifically breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose. Maltase breaks down maltose, amylase breaks down starch, and lactase breaks down lactose.

Answer:

D. Sucrase