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DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION OF PROTEINS Flashcards

1
Q

examples of proteolytic enzymes

A

Pepsin
trypsin
chymotrypsin carboxypeptidase aminopeptidase

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2
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in inactive forms of proteolytic enzymes

A

ZYMOGENS

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3
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enzyme in stomach

A

HCl
Pepsin

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3
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enzyme in small intestine

A

Trypsin
Chymotrypsin
Carboxypeptidase
Aminopeptidase

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4
Q

Protein digestion begins in the?

A

stomach

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5
Q

Hydrochloric
acid has three major functions within the stomach, namely:

A

(1) its antiseptic properties kill most
bacteria
(2) its denaturing action “unwinds” globular proteins
(3) its acidity leads to the activation of pepsinogen

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6
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gastric juice has a pH between?

A

1.5 and 2.0

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