Before it is absorbed,fluoride in foods,often bound to proteins,must be hydrolyzed by ____.

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Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins. Fluoride in foods is often bound to proteins, therefore it must be hydrolyzed (broken down) by pepsin in order to be absorbed. Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, lipase breaks down fats, and ATPase is an enzyme that helps cells manage energy.

Before It Is Absorbed,fluoride in Foods,often Bound to Proteins,must Be