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The end product of the protein breakdown by the said enzyme, protease, are amino acids. Protease is an enzyme that is responsible for the digestion of different types of proteins. They breakdown proteins by hydrolysis. They are also called proteolytic enzymes.
The roots need all the water it can get but sense theres water in the ground it already has water which transports water to the leaves