Digestion of proteins Flashcards
1
Q
Where does digestion of proteins take place?
A
stomach and small intestine
2
Q
What is an endopeptidase?
A
An endopeptidase is an enzyme which acts in the middle of a polypeptide and hydrolyses peptide bonds to produce shorter polypeptides.
3
Q
What is an exopeptidase?
A
An exopeptidase is an enzyme which acts at the end of a polypeptide and hydrolyses peptide bonds to produce dipeptides and amino acids.
4
Q
What is a dipeptidase?
A
A dipeptidase is an enzyme which hydrolyses peptide bonds to produce amino acids.
