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A Protein That Is Combined with Another Type of Molecule

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A protein that is combined with another type of molecule like a carbohydrate is


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Amylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

Trypsin

A digestive enzyme produced in the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where most chemical digestion takes place.

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