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What does the pepsin do in the stomach?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Pepsin digests protein in the highly acidic environment of the stomach.

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Is pepsin present in the stomach?

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How can you destroy pepsin in stomach?

Make the conditions of the stomach alkaline so that the pH is not conducive to the functioning of pepsin


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Pepsin begins the digetion of Protein. Pepsin is found in the stomach.


What enzymes in stomach?

pepsin


Which is not secreted by the stomach?

pepsin


What produces pepsin?

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What type of nutrient is digested by pepsin in the stomach?

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In which Organ of the digestive system does pepsin works?

Breaks down the proteins into peptide chains


Where does pepsin work in the digestive system?

Pepsin works in the stomach in the digestive system.


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