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Protease

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Proteases

Proteases are digestive enzymes that break down proteins into amino acids.

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Production

  • Proteases are produced in the:
    • small intestine
    • pancreas
    • stomach
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Purpose

  • Proteases break down proteins into amino acids.
  • Protein → Amino acids.
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Protease types

  • Pepsin is a protease that works in the stomach.
  • Trypsin is a protease that works in the small intestine.

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2Structure & Functions in Living Organisms

3Organism Functions

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3.2Gas Exchange

3.3Transport

3.4Excretion

3.5Coordination & Response

4Reproduction & Inheritance

5Ecology

6Biological Resources

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