When venomous snakes strike larger prey, which mechanism affects digestion via pre-ingestion?

💡 Explanation

Venom contains enzymes, notably exo-peptidases, which initiate protein breakdown externally—exo-peptidase enzymatic proteolysis aids digestion initially. Therefore, venom partly digests prey before consumption, rather than generating cellular energy, accelerating skin growth, or enhancing immune responses.

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