Does Maltase Act on Starch

Maltase-glucoamylase which is coded on the MGAM gene plays a role in the digestion of starches. It is due to this enzyme in humans that starches of plant origin are able to digested.

What breaks down the starch?

Starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase. Sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar) are broken down by sucrase and lactase, respectively.

What breaks down starch into sugar?

An enzyme in your saliva called amylase breaks down starch into glucose, a type of sugar.