Question

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Protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins. What is the end product of this protein breakdown? *
A)amino acids
B)minerals
C)vitamins

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Dietary proteins are first broken down to individual amino acids by various enzymes and hydrochloric acid present in the gastrointestinal tract. These amino acids are further broken down to α-keto acids which can be recycled in the body for generation of energy, and production of glucose or fat or other amino acids.