Specialized proteins called ____ help break your food down into smaller chemical units.

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Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions in the body, including the breakdown of food into smaller components. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and not enzymes. Nitrogenous bases are components of nucleic acids and not involved in food breakdown. Corticosteroids are hormones produced by the adrenal gland and not involved in digestion. Digestizymes are not a recognized term in biology.

Specialized Proteins Called ____ Help Break Your Food Down into Smaller