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Fletcher Backshell-jones
on Dec 10, 2024
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Of the following, which is the last to act within the brush border of the enterocytes?
A) Aminopeptidase
B) Pepsin
C) Trypsin
D) Chymotrypsin
Aminopeptidase
An enzyme that removes amino acids from the amino end of proteins, playing a critical role in digestion and other processes.
Enterocytes
Specialized epithelial cells found in the lining of the small intestine, involved in the absorption of nutrients.
- Determine the main origins and roles of digestive enzymes.
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AE
Learning Objectives
- Determine the main origins and roles of digestive enzymes.