Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Figure 24.17 Digestive Enzymes and Hormones Enzymes in the stomach and small intestine break down proteins into amino acids. HCl in the stomach aids in proteolysis, and hormones secreted by intestinal cells direct the digestive processes.


Q: Enzymes in the stomach and small intestine break down proteins into what components?

 Choices:

- atoms

- antioxidants

- lactic acids

- amino acids

A:
amino acids
