What breaks starches into maltose and dextrins?

Correct option is C

Pancreatic Amylase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down starches into maltose and dextrins. It is secreted by the pancreas and functions in the small intestine, where it continues the breakdown of starches (polysaccharides) into simpler sugars, specifically maltose (a disaccharide) and dextrins (shorter chains of glucose).
Information Booster: Pancreatic amylase plays a key role in carbohydrate digestion. It works after salivary amylase has partially broken down starch in the mouth. The resulting maltose is further broken down by other enzymes, such as maltase, into glucose for absorption into the bloodstream.
Additional Knowledge:
· Lipase: This enzyme breaks down fats (lipids), not starches.
· Sucrase: This enzyme breaks down sucrose (table sugar) into glucose and fructose, not starches.
· Isomaltase: This enzyme is involved in breaking down isomaltose (a type of sugar), but not starches.