This document discusses enzymatic bioconversions of carbohydrates and fermentable sugars. It describes how starch is made up of glucose molecules linked together and requires enzymes like amylases to break it down into fermentable sugars. Alpha-amylases randomly break starch into dextrins while beta-amylases break off maltose from chain ends. Glucoamylases break off single glucose molecules. Pullulanase aids amylases by breaking branches in amylopectin. Cellulases and lipases also help release starch. Gelatinization disrupts starch granule structure allowing enzyme access. Complete solubilization requires heating to over 105°C. Iodine testing indicates starch