Q24 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (22 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which one of the following enzymes converts proteins into amino acids?

  • A
    Maltase
  • B
    Pepsin
  • Correct answer
    C
    Trypsin
  • D
    Zymase

Solution

The enzymatic activity of trypsin converts proteins into amino acids. Trypsin is a pancreatic enzyme, which activates the other pancreatic enzymes like chymotrypsin, carboxy polypeptidase, etc. These enzymes along with trypsin convert proteins and peptones into dipeptides first and then finally into amino acids.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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