What is the product of reaction when alpha-amylase acts on amylose?

When alpha-amylase, an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates, acts on amylose, a type of starch, the product is smaller oligosaccharides and maltose.

The specific product of the reaction depends on the specific type of alpha-amylase and the reaction conditions.

- For example, some alpha-amylases may produce mainly maltose, while others may produce a mixture of oligosaccharides of different sizes.

The overall reaction can be represented as:

Amylose + H2O → Oligosaccharides + Maltose