Pepsin
What is Pepsin?
Pepsin is a powerful enzyme in gastric juices, that digests proteins such as those in seeds,eggs,meat,or dairy products.
Fun Fact: Pepsin can be found in "Pepto Bismol"
What structure or shape is pepsin?
Pepsin is shaped as a group of molecules fused together. They help break down enzymes from food. Source: "https://pdb101.rcsb.org/motm/12"
What happens if the protein isn't present?
If pepsin wasn't present in our stomachs we wouldn't be able to digest proteins.
Is Pepsin Structural?
Yes, Pepsin contains a pair of asparate residues which break peptide bonds next to aromatic amino acids such as tyrosine.