Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva that helps break down starches into glucose. Which of
these statements best describes how amylase starts this reaction?
A. Amylase binds to the glucose to start the reaction.
B. Amylase provides extra energy to start the reaction.
C. Amylase decreases the energy needed to start the reaction.
D. Amylase changes the shape of the starch to start the reaction.