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Peptidase split peptides into their constituent amino acids;

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Peptidase or protease, is used in cells to break down proteins.

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What substrate is for peptidase?

The substrate for peptidase are peptides, which are basically small proteins.


Can peptidase digest cellulose?

No


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What enzyme is involved in the digestion of protens?

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The two enzymes differ based on where they cleave the protein being digested. The amino peptidase cleaves the protein from the amino terminus while the carboxypeptidase cleaves the protein from the carboxy terminus.


What enzyme changes peptides to amino acids?

Many peptidases e.g. carboxy peptidase , etc.


What has the author Nicola A Duffy written?

Nicola A. Duffy has written: 'Plasma dipeptidyl peptidase IV activity'