WAEC Biology 2018 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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By what process is starch converted into maltose?
- A. hydrolysisCorrect
- B. condensation
- C. translocation
- D. photosynthesis
Explanation
Starch is broken down into maltose by hydrolysis (enzyme amylase adds water to break glycosidic bonds).
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