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Nasir Nader
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∙ 11y agoEnzymes catalyze specific reactions. It's theoretically possible for there to be an enzyme to catalyze pretty much any chemical reaction, so asking "what do enzymes break down" is kind of like asking "what doors do keys open."
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What can the enzyme amylase break down?
The enzyme amylase can break down starch to maltose.
What enzyme does carboxypeptidase break down?
It is an enzyme...
What enzyme breaks down mud?
There is no enzyme which will break down mud.
What enzyme break down of protein to peptides?
peptidase enzyme
How does the human body break down starches?
The body uses enzymes called amylase to break down starches. This enzyme is structured to break down the starch and no other enzyme can perform this function.
Which enzyme break down lipids?
Lipases
How do horses break down cellulose?
Horses break down cellulose by use of enzyme cellulase.
What enzyme begins the break down of potato?
Amylase
An enzyme that breaks down starch will also break down proteins?
Proteases are enzymes which break down proteins. Each enzyme can only break down one substance (they are specific to one substrate). This is because their active site has a specific shape to fit a protein and will not fit a starch molecule.
What enzyme will break down starch into smaller subunits?
Amylase
What enzyme break down h2o2 to h2o and o2?
catalase
What is the enzyme amylase used for?
it is used to break down carbs
