What enzyme breaks down dipeptides into amino acids?

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Dipeptides :
Dipeptides are made up of two amino acid molecules.
The conversion of dipeptide to amino acid requires the breaking down of dipeptide.
The break down of dipeptide is done by an enzyme known as dipeptidase.
Dipeptidase is secreted by the small intestine.

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What enzyme breaks down dipeptides into amino acids?

Dipeptides :Dipeptides are made up of two amino acid molecules.The conversion of dipeptide to amino acid requires the breaking down of dipeptide.The break down of dipeptide is done by an enzyme known as dipeptidase.Dipeptidase is secreted by the small intestine.

Dipeptides :
Dipeptides are made up of two amino acid molecules.
The conversion of dipeptide to amino acid requires the breaking down of dipeptide.
The break down of dipeptide is done by an enzyme known as dipeptidase.
Dipeptidase is secreted by the small intestine.