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What parts of the body produce enzymes?
The stomach contains enzymes that break down protein.
What breaks down protein in stomach?
enzymes
What chemical in the stomach begins to denature protein in the stomach?
They are the enzymes . Predominant one is Pepsin
Why are protein digestive enzymes produced and released in an inactive form?
In the case of protein digesting enzymes, known as endopeptidases, such as those secreted in the stomach (pespin), it is obvious. If they were secreted active they would digest the glands which secrete the enzymes themselves (gastric glands). Instead they must be secreted in an inactive form, which once in the stomach and exposed to HCl acid and other pepsin enzymes the pepsinogen activates and begins digesting protein.
Which food substances would be digested by the enzymes in the stomach?
protein
WHAT IS PROTEIN DIGESTING ENZYME?
Protein digesting enzymes, also known as proteases, are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. Some examples include pepsin, trypsin, and chymotrypsin, which are produced in the stomach and pancreas to aid in protein digestion. These enzymes play an important role in the breakdown and absorption of dietary protein in the digestive system.
What are the enzymes produced in the stomach?
The main enzyme in the Stomach is Pepsin which is used to digest protein. Only protein digestion occurs in the stomach and almostt no absorption, (only a little alcohol). This protein is not secreted as its active form (ie not as pepsin) but as the Zymogen (the inactive precursor to proteins) Pepsinogen which cleaves in a low pH to form the active enzyme.
Explain how bile produces by the liver and enzymes produced in the pancreas function in the small intestine?
The bile produced in the liver eats the fats in the food and the enzymes produced in the pancreas breaks down the fats before the the bile eats it because the enzymes break down the fats in to smaller particlesIt helps neutralize the stomach acid so it wont burn it.as part of the digestive system, the pancreas produces enzymes that flow into the small intestine and help break down starches, proteins, and fats.
What are the enzymes produced by the esophagus?
The esophagus does not produce any enzymes. Even so, sometimes digestive enzymes produced in the stomach can make their way into the esophagus due to a hernia or a condition called gastroesophagic reflux.
What does the stomach use to help break down protein?
The stomach uses the enzymes to break down foods.
Which part of the body contains enzymes that break down protein?
The stomach contains enzymes that break down protein.
What part of the body contains enzymes that breaks down protein?
stomach
