Food Metabolism Process
What is the process used to create a protein (polypeptide) from single amino acids?
How is the food we eat, directly processed to the elements needed for metabolism? Provide a few examples.
1. Dehydration synthesis: is an anabolic process by which two molecules are chemically bonded through the use of enzymes and a loss of water.
2. Protein Digestion: Trypsin and Chymotrypsin are enzymes that break bonds next to specific amino acids. Carboxypeptidase splits off one amino acid at a time. This enzyme works on the end with the free carboxyl group. Aminopeptidase works in the opposite direction. All the above enzymes are secreted in an inactive form. They are activated by the hormone ENTEROKINASE.
Fat Digestion: Bile emulsifies fat. This creates a larger surface area for the enzyme lipase to digest it. Carbohydrate Digestion: Disaccharide digestion is under the control of the enzymes maltase, lactase, sucrase.
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