Question

The enzyme commission (E.C.) number of α-amylase is ____________

(a) 3.2.1.2

(b) 3.2.1.3

(c) 3.2.1.1

(d) 3.2.1.41

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) 3.2.1.1

Easiest explanation: The enzyme commission (E.C.) number of α-amylase is 3.2.1.1 and the major source of this enzyme is Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus licheniformis, and Aspergillus niger. It cleaves α-1,4-oligosaccharide to give α-dextrins and predominantly maltose.