DIGESTION OF PROTEINS Flashcards
1
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why are many enzymes needed to hydrolyse proteins
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complexity of the molecule
2
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what are endopeptidases
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hydrolyse bonds between amino acids in the central region of a protein (internal bonds) to form smaller peptide molecules
3
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what are exopeptidases
A
hydrolyse bonds on the terminal amino acids of peptides formed by endopeptidase molecules
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