In Digestion, Proteins Are Broken Down into Amino Acids in A(n)________

question 21

Multiple Choice

In digestion, proteins are broken down into amino acids in a(n) ________ reaction.

• A)hydrolysis
• B)saponification
• C)reduction
• D)oxidation
• E)denaturation

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