Question

Where are proteins digested?

stomach

large intestine

Gall bladder

small intestine

Answer 1

Proteins are primarily digested in the stomach and small intestine. In the stomach, the enzyme pepsin helps break down proteins into smaller peptides. Then, in the small intestine, various enzymes including trypsin, chymotrypsin, and peptidases further break down the peptides into amino acids to be absorbed into the bloodstream. The large intestine and gall bladder are not directly involved in protein digestion.