GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Of these five components, pepsin is the principal enzyme involved in protein digestion. It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids that can be easily absorbed in the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates) Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats) Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)

Detailed explanation-3: -Peptidases are catalytically active proteins (enzymes) that cleave peptide bonds in proteins and peptides by hydrolysis. Not only do peptidases break down proteins and peptides so that the amino acids can be recycled and used during growth and remodelling, but they are also important for modifying proteins.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, peptidases in the digestive tract break down proteins entering the body from our food, thereby releasing their constituent amino acids allowing them to be used in different processes.

Detailed explanation-5: -A protease (also called a peptidase, proteinase, or proteolytic enzyme) is an enzyme that catalyzes (increases reaction rate or “speeds up") proteolysis, breaking down proteins into smaller polypeptides or single amino acids, and spurring the formation of new protein products.