Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 4 - No. 2)

What is the role of Carboxypeptidase?
Cleaves peptide bonds in the middle of polypeptide chains.
Removes amino acids from the C-terminal end of a peptide.
Removes amino acids from the N-terminal end of a peptide.
Hydrolyzes only peptide bonds adjacent to aromatic amino acids.

Explanation

Carboxypeptidase removes amino acids from the C-terminal end of a peptide.

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