Proteases are

A) transport proteins that move substances throughout the body.
B) defense proteins that attack foreign bacteria, viruses, and toxins.
C) enzymes that break down protein in the small intestine.
D) protein messengers that are released from storage in response to an alteration in the
body's homeostasis.


C

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