LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple, breaks down:
A
lipids
B
proteins
C
carbohydrates
D
nucleic acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapples (Ananas comosus) that digest protein (proteolytic). Pineapple has been used for centuries in Central and South America to treat indigestion and reduce inflammation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pineapple In particular, pineapples contain a group of digestive enzymes called bromelain ( 2 ). These enzymes are proteases, which break down protein into its building blocks, including amino acids. This aids the digestion and absorption of proteins ( 3 ).

Detailed explanation-3: -It belongs to the Bromeliaceae family [10]. This proteolytic enzyme (protease) catalyzes the breakdown of proteins into amino acids [10-13].

Detailed explanation-4: -Bromelain belongs to a group of protein digesting enzymes obtained commercially from the fruit or stem of pineapple.

Detailed explanation-5: -These fruits all contain a type of enzyme called a protease. The pineapple enzyme bromelain breaks down meat proteins.

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