A stomach.
enzymes aspeptidase
Proteases breaks-down proteins into peptides & amino acids
The enzymes responsible for breaking down bread are amylase, which breaks down starch into simpler sugars, and protease, which breaks down proteins into amino acids. These enzymes are naturally present in our saliva and digestive system.
The stomach. the enzymes
The final breakdown of carbohydrates is carried out by enzymes such as amylase, sucrase, and lactase. For amino acids, enzymes like proteases and peptidases are responsible for breaking them down into individual amino acids. Nucleic acids are broken down by enzymes known as nucleases, which break phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides.
Yes. The enzymes are: - maltase which breaks down maltose to glucose; - lactase which breaks down lactose to glucose and galactose - erepsin which breaks down peptones to amino acids - lipase which breaks down fats to fatty acids and glycerol. :D
Mechanical digestion is aided by the action of stomach muscles. These muscles contract and relax to churn and mix food with gastric juices, breaking it down into smaller particles and facilitating chemical digestion. This process helps in the effective mixing of food with enzymes and acids, enhancing nutrient absorption later in the digestive tract.
For carbohydrates, amylase breaks down polysaccharides like starch into simple sugars. Proteases break down proteins into amino acids. Nucleases degrade nucleic acids into nucleotides.
Lipases perform a process called emulsification which breaks fat globules into smaller particles. This gives more surface area for the enzymes to then break the oils into fatty acids.
Protein chains are broken down into amino acids by enzymes in the stomach and small intestine during the process of digestion. These enzymes break the bonds between amino acids, allowing them to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Enzymes serve a wide variety of functions inside living organisms, Enzymes are catalysts that speeds up the digestion of food. Enzymes are responsible for the synthesis of DNA. Enzymes break down starch into glucose, breaks down protein into amino acid, and breaks lipids down into fatty acids.
The enzyme that breaks down proteins is called protease or peptidase. Proteins are broken down into smaller peptides and ultimately into amino acids through the action of these enzymes. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and can be used by the body for various functions, including the synthesis of new proteins and energy production.