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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The enzyme carboxypeptidase breaks down:
Options
A Disaccharides
B Peptides
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C Triglycerides
D Nucleotides
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carboxypeptidase is a pancreatic protease that removes amino acids from the carboxyl end of peptides.

Hint

What does the suffix "-peptidase" suggest about the target?

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