ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
DIGESTION IN HUMANS
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Question
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What occurs during the digestion of proteins?
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Specific enzymes break down proteins into amino acids.
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Specific hormones break down proteins into simple sugars.
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Specific hormones break down proteins into complex starches.
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Specific enzymes break down proteins into simple sugars.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Once a protein source reaches your stomach, hydrochloric acid and enzymes called proteases break it down into smaller chains of amino acids. Amino acids are joined together by peptides, which are broken by proteases. From your stomach, these smaller chains of amino acids move into your small intestine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Protein breakdown. Protein catabolism is the process by which proteins are broken down to their amino acids. This is also called proteolysis and can be followed by further amino acid degradation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)
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