Question

digesting proteins
neurodegenerative diseases (diseases that break down neurons) such as alzheimers and parkinsons are caused by the buildup of proteins in the brain that are not broken down properly. identify what enzymes are responsible for breaking down, or digesting, these proteins in a healthy brain.

Explanation:

In a healthy brain, proteases are enzymes responsible for breaking - down proteins. They cleave peptide bonds in proteins, facilitating their digestion. In neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the malfunction of these proteolytic processes can lead to protein buildup.

Answer:

Proteases