what type of bond is hydrolyzed by amylase
Alpha amylase is an enzyme that breaks down long chain carbohydrates in the starch chain during digestion. Technically speaking, it hydrolyses alpha-bonds of large alpha-linke â¦ d polysaccharides like starch and glycogen, producing glucose and maltose. The two main types of chemical bonds are the ionic bond and the covalent bond. Each is discussed here on WikiAnswers, and you'll find links below to the related question â¦ s.