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The general term for an enzyme that breaks down a protein is "protease". (That's pronounced "PRO - tea - ace", by the way, not "pro - teez".
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Are some types of proteins called enzymes?
Some proteins act as enzymes, yes. Enzymes are just proteins that catalyze (speed up/slow down) reactions.
How do cells get the proteins they need from foods?
enzymes breaks down food proteins into smaller molecules that can be carried by blood
What enzyme is responsible for proteins digestion?
Hydrolytic enzymes that break down proteins are a class of enzymes called proteases.
Do enzymes digest protein?
Enzymes are a type of proteins themselves but what enzymes do is they break down large macromolecules into smaller molecules that can be reassembled to synthesize materials. So enzymes can break things down and build them up, proteins included.
Chemical digestion is accomplished by these proteins?
when enzymes in our bodies break down food
What enzymes that break down proteins?
proteases - apex
Do proteins serve as enzymes?
Some proteins do serve as enzymes, but certainly not all proteins.
Are proteins a enzymes?
Proteins are not enzymes. Enzymes are protein,tertiary proteins
What is a 3 letter suffix which indicates that an organic compound is an enzyme?
That is -ase. Enzymes are one type of proteins; enzymes have groups too. Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins.
Why enzymes are made up of proteins?
Enzymes are proteins but not all proteins are enzymes.
What is supplied to cells when the body breaks down proteins?
Enzymes
Which cells produce pepsin which break down proteins?
enzymes
