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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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