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Maltase is an enzyme that breaks down maltose. If a maltose enzyme has just completed catalyzing the decomposition of maltose, then

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There will be formation of products that are (two glucose molecules) simple sugars that joins to make up maltose; and the enzyme would not be affected as one of the property of an enzyme.


Explanation;

Maltase is the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of maltose to the simple sugars.

Maltose is a disaccharide that is formed by joining two glucose molecules therefore; the action of the enzyme maltase involves breaking it down to form two glucose molecules.

The enzyme is mostly found in plants, bacteria and yeast.

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