Digestion of protein within the stomach begins with the enzyme

Question

Question 41Select one:

a.
protease

b.
pepsinogen.

c.
pepsin.

d.
trypsinogen.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

c. pepsin.

Pepsin is the active enzyme that begins the digestion of protein in the stomach. It is derived from its precursor, pepsinogen, which is activated in the acidic environment of the stomach.