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Question: Amylase is a chemical that decomposes starch into maltose and dextrin. Which best describes the role of amylase in the human body?

Choices:
A) as an inhibitor of insulin production
B) as an enzyme that aids in digestion
C) as a catalyst for protein synthesis
D) as a receptor of fatty acid chains
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The correct answer is 1: as an enzyme that aids in digestion.