noun
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down starch into simpler sugars during digestion.
Usage: Also called pancreatic amylase.; Technical/scientific term, commonly used in biochemistry and medical contexts.
Examples
- Amylopsin is secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine to aid in starch digestion.
- The enzyme amylopsin works alongside salivary amylase to break down complex carbohydrates.
- Patients with pancreatic insufficiency may have low levels of amylopsin in their digestive system.
- Amylopsin catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch molecules into glucose and maltose.