Question

Did the enzymes from Claire's small intestine break down the
protein at a low, normal or high rate?

Answer 1

Answer: low rate

Explanation:

Claire is a Great Dane who was losing weight despite the fact that she is eating. Claire doesn't have an increase in appetite and also doesn't have enough energy that is required for her to play.

Claire is losing weight because food the enzymes in her body doesn't break down the food that she eats. When compared to a dog that was healthy, the enzymes from Claire's small intestine broke down protein at a low rate.

Answer 2

Small intestine of Claire break down the  protein at a low rate.

The enzymes from Claire's small intestine break down the  protein at a low rate because the proteases is present in a very low amount in the small intestine. The proteases enzyme is responsible for the break down of proteins.

If proteases is present in large amount then the protein present in food is broken down at a faster rate while on the other hand, if the proteases is present in small amount then more time is needed to digest the protein so that's why Claire's small intestine break down the  protein at a low rate.

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