Question

Which of the following enzymes hydrolyse proteins to $\alpha$- amino acids?

• A. trypsin
• B. pepsin
• C. chymotrypsin
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

all of the above

Enzymes trypsin, pepsin and chymotrypsin hydrolyses proteins to $\alpha$- amino acids. Pepsin and trypsin hydrolyzed proteins to produce a complex mixture of peptides called proteoses and peptones. Chymotrypsin cleaves peptide amide bonds and finally breaks proteins into amino acids which is easily absorbed by the body.