Question

enzymes digest proteins in the stomach and an enzyme is a protein, so why does a protein break down another protein and why isnt that one broken down ?

Answer 1

Answer:

They mostly break down carbohydrates and fats. Once a protein source reaches your stomach, hydrochloric acid and enzymes called pro teases break it down into smaller chains of amino acids. Amino acids are joined together by peptides, which are broken by pro teases.

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