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2. amylase and pepsin are special chemicals that break down large subst…

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  1. amylase and pepsin are special chemicals that break down large substances like starches and proteins into smaller substances. what are such chemicals called? acids biles salivas enzymes

Explanation:

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed - up chemical reactions by breaking down large molecules into smaller ones. Amylase breaks down starches and pepsin breaks down proteins, which are functions of enzymes. Acids, biles, and salivas do not have the specific catalytic function of breaking down these macromolecules in the same way as enzymes.

Answer:

D. enzymes