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Where does pepsin work in the digestive system?

Pepsin works in the stomach in the digestive system.


Pepsin functions best in what part of the digestive system?

mouth


State where in the digestive system you would find pepsin?

Pepsin is a digestive protease (EC 3.4.23.1) released by the chief cells in the stomach that functions to degrade food proteins into peptides. From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsin


What is the function of the enzyme pepsin in the digestive system?

Pepsin is an enzyme that helps break down proteins in the stomach during digestion.


Is pepsin a carbohydrate?

No, pepsin is a protein digestive enzyme.


What are some enzymes found in the digestive system?

Pancreatic amylase Lipase Pepsin Salivary amylase Maltase Rennin (younger version of pepsin mostly found in babies)


Is pepsin a digestive enzyme?

Yes, it is.


In which Organ of the digestive system does pepsin works?

Breaks down the proteins into peptide chains


How do you xxplain what pepsin is?

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme in the stomach, breaking down proteins into polypeptides.


Does pepsin contain protein?

Yes, pepsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach.


Which digestive juice acts only on proteins?

Pepsin is the "digestive juice" that digests proteins.


How does pepsin break down protein in the digestive system?

Pepsin breaks down proteins in the digestive system by breaking the bonds between amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. This process is called hydrolysis, where water molecules are used to break the bonds and separate the amino acids, making the proteins easier to digest and absorb in the body.