Protease

• What is the function of protease?

  To break down proteins into amino acids
• What is the end product of protein digestion by protease?

  Amino acids
• What condition is required for protease to work effectively in the stomach?

  Acidic pH
• Where does protease primarily act in the digestive system?

  Small intestine
• How does protease help in digestion?

  It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids
• Which of the following is the optimal pH for protease activity in the stomach?

  pH 2
• What is the role of pepsin in the stomach?

  It is a type of protease that breaks down proteins
• How does protease aid in protein digestion in the small intestine?

  It breaks proteins into amino acids that can be absorbed