AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Trypsin is an enzyme that helps us digest protein. In the small intestine, trypsin breaks down proteins, continuing the process of digestion that began in the stomach. It may also be referred to as a proteolytic enzyme, or proteinase.

Detailed explanation-2: -A trypsin inhibitor (TI) is a protein and a type of serine protease inhibitor (serpin) that reduces the biological activity of trypsin by controlling the activation and catalytic reactions of proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wounds/Burns Although proteases are known to break down foreign material and damaged proteins (from dead tissue) in wounds, too much protease activity can interfere with the normal process of new tissue formation. This can lead to the break down of new tissue, before it’s fully formed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trypsin cuts peptide chains mainly at the carboxyl side of the amino acids lysine or arginine. It is used for numerous biotechnological processes. The process is commonly referred to as trypsin proteolysis or trypsinization, and proteins that have been digested/treated with trypsin are said to have been trypsinized.