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Explain why amylase will not speed up the breakdown of proteins

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Amylase will not speed up the breakdown of proteins because it is the enzyme used for the breakdown of carbohydrates. Its active site will not fit the substrate of a protein molecule. To speed up the breakdown of proteins, protease is used insted.

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