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Proteases are enzymes that degrade/digest proteins

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What is it called when an enzymes active site loses its shape?

When this happens to a protein, it is said to denature.Denature is caused commonly by very high or low temperature,concentrated acids or bases.Denature by high temperature is irrevesible.


What is the name of the enzyme that digests protein?

The enzyme that digests protein is called pepsin, which is primarily active in the stomach and helps break down protein into smaller peptides.


What enzyme break down of protein to peptides?

peptidase enzyme


How amylase enzyme change on heating?

Most proteins including enzymes are very sensitive to heat. When heated it will break the bonds that give the protein its shape. The protein only functions because of its shape. So when we heat a protein/enzyme, it changes its shape and it no longer functions. This process is called denaturation.


Is cellulase a carbohydrate or a protein?

Cellulase is an enzyme that break down celluse a complex organic molecule into simpler molecule like glucose and as such being an enzyme, it is also protein in nature.


What nutrient is chemically broken down in the stomach?

Protein into amino acids by enzymes and hydrochloric acid!


How does amylase break down protein in the digestive system?

Amylase does not break down protein in the digestive system. Amylase is an enzyme that specifically breaks down carbohydrates into smaller molecules like sugars. Proteins are broken down by enzymes called proteases.


Enzyme that breaks down Protein?

The general name for these enzymes is proteases


Does amylase break down tissue meat?

No, you need protease to break down meat.


What is the gastric enzyme that acts on proteins?

The proteolytic or protein eating enzyme of the stomach is called pepsin. Pepsin is secreted into the stomach as a zymogen (or inactive enzyme precursor) called pepsinogen which is converted into the active enzyme form by the hydrochloric acid and low pH in the gastric juices.


How does the casein digestive enzyme aid in the breakdown of proteins in the body?

The casein digestive enzyme helps break down proteins in the body by specifically targeting and breaking apart the protein molecule called casein. This enzyme works by cleaving the bonds between the amino acids in casein, making it easier for the body to absorb and utilize the protein for various functions.


What enzyme breaks down fats?

Enzyme that break down fatty acids are called lipases. Bile is a substance made in our liver which contains salts that breaks down fat into smaller droplets. The pancreas also contains a substance called pancreatic juice which contains numerous enzymes that work to break down things such as fat, protein and starch.