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Protease is a enzyme designed to break down proteins, and this is just what it's used for in the body.
An example being the chemical digestion of food-protein.
I.e.: If you eat protein-containing food, like meat, the enzyme protease will cut the proteins of the meat into aminoacids (the buildingblocks of protein) which can then be absorped through the gastrointestinal wall and into the blood-stream.
Once in the blood-stream the aminoacids can be used for a variety purposes, including build-up of muscle-tissue.
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∙ 11y agoProtein is one of the three major food groups needed for proper nutrition. Protease is the digestive enzyme needed to digest protein.
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What does protease catalyze?
digestion of proteins
Function of the stomach?
starts the digestion of the food Physical and chemical digestion Hydrochloric acid activates pepsin (protease)
Which digestive enzyme begins chemical digestion of protein?
Protease
Is salivary amylase mechanical or chemical digestion?
no, amylase is for carbohydrates. For proteins it's protease :)
What is the function of Pepsinogens?
pepsinogens when pumped into the stomach and exposed to an acid environment form pepsin. pepsin is a protease breaking proteins down into amino acids.
What is protease activation?
Not sure about the 'Active' part but at A-Level Biology we were taught that a Protease breaks down proteins into amino acids in food digestion. Hope this helps in some way.
Is protease a white blood cell?
No. A protease is an enzyme (i.e. a chemical), used in the digestion of proteins. White blood cells are called leucocytes and there are several different kinds such as lymphocytes.
What is An active protease?
Not sure about the 'Active' part but at A-Level Biology we were taught that a Protease breaks down proteins into amino acids in food digestion. Hope this helps in some way.
Is the pancreas part of digestion?
Yes it is. It secretes amylase, protease, lipase and hydrogen carbonate into the duodenum in the small intestine.
What enzyme begins the breakdown of protein?
HCL (hydrochloric acid) begins digestion in stomach.
Are the pancreas part of the digestion system?
Yes it is. It secretes amylase, protease, lipase and hydrogen carbonate into the duodenum in the small intestine
What is the food material AND the digestive enzyme that leaves amino acids as the end products of digestion?
Proteins-----(protease enzymes)---->amino acids.
