Which of the following is a protease?

Correct answer: B. Rennin

  • A. Deaminase
  • B. Rennin
  • C. Oxidase
  • D. Catalase

Explanation

Protease is an enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds. Rennin, also known as chymosin, is a protease enzyme that plays a crucial role in the digestion of milk proteins in the stomach of young mammals, especially in the early stages of life. Rennin helps coagulate milk, forming a curd that aids in the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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