Explain why maltose can only be broken down by the enzyme maltase.

The active site of an enzyme is complementary (meaning, it fits perfectly) to a substrate (in this can the substrate being maltose). Once the maltose and maltase combine to form the enzyme-substrate complex, the reaction can happen.

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