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asimon33 asimon33
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11 years ago
There is this science question that asked if it was possible for lipase to break down maltase. I know it is impossible but I was just wondering if it was possible for an enzymes to break each other down. #JustCurious Oh yeah my gf said its a good question so I'm kinda happy Slight Smile
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11 years ago
There is a whole class of enzymes the break down proteins called the Proteases. Since enzymes are proteins, there must be proteases that can break them down.
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11 years ago
The enzymes are very selective from material, temp., medium, pH points of view. Thus maltase acts only on maltose, not on lactose ! beta glycosidases attack only beta  sugar linkages, in their optimum conditions ! Protein enzymes are equally selective - they ignore sugars .
But enzymes contain several bonds, including sugar & peptide links. They may get affected by other suitably acing enzymes. But our bio systems are so unique that they are very effectively isolated. Also the pH  & other factors decides the final  reactions & products .
This Q is quite thought provoking : imagine your dream enzyme starts splitting a maltase, & that maltase has ability to attack lipase under identical conditions ! - it can complicate the set up, thank God , Nature avoids this !
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