Question

What are the internal enzymes produced by a growing plant?

Answer 1

Four plant enzyme groups exist:

Proteases - break long protein chains into smaller amino acid chains and eventually into single amino acids

Amylases - reduce polysaccharides to disaccharides: lactose, maltose, and sucrose

Lipases - break triglycerides into individual fatty acids and glycerol

Cellulases - digest specific carbohydrate bonds found in fiber