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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is a protein digesting enzyme produced in the stomach?
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- Pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme produced in the stomach.
- It is secreted by the gastric glands in an inactive form called pepsinogen, which is then activated by the acidic environment of the stomach.
- The primary function of pepsin is to break down proteins into smaller peptides, which can then be further digested in the small intestine.
- This enzyme is crucial for the digestive process, allowing for the efficient absorption of nutrients.
Additional Information
- Maltase is an enzyme that breaks down maltose into glucose, and is not involved in protein digestion.
- HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) is produced in the stomach and creates an acidic environment but is not an enzyme.
- Enterokinase is an enzyme produced in the small intestine that activates trypsinogen to trypsin, aiding in protein digestion in the small intestine.
- Pepsin works best in the highly acidic environment of the stomach, which is maintained by the secretion of hydrochloric acid.
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