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What is the function of proteinase?
This an enzyme which helps to break down proteins.
Why enzyme like pepsin only break down proteins and not other molecules?
The enzymes like pepsin break down the proteins and not the other molecules because they are themselves protein.
What enzyme breakdown proteins?
Proteases break down proteins.
What is the function of peptidase?
Peptidase split peptides into their constituent amino acids;
In which Organ of the digestive system does pepsin works?
Breaks down the proteins into peptide chains
What is the function of lysosomes in kids terms?
It is the digestive system of the cell. They contain enzymes that break down lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Pepsin is necessary for the stomach to break down?
Pepsin is necessary to break down various proteins.
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.
What enzymes that break down proteins?
proteases - apex
The stomach contains chemicals that break down proteins carbohydrates calcium or vitamins?
Proteins
Which substrate is digested by the enzyme protease?
Proteases break down proteins by hydrolysis (addition of a water molecule to break a bond) into amino acids. The substrate the protease enzyme works on is protein. Enzymes are often named for the substrates they catalyse (or break down).
What is the function of Pancreas in human body.?
The pancreas contains cells that produce juices to break down fats and proteins and insulin to balance blood sugar content.
