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Jazzy Brown
on Dec 10, 2024
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What converts inactive pepsinogen into active pepsin?
A) Pancreatic protease
B) Salivary amylase
C) Mucus
D) Hydrochloric acid
Pepsinogen
Pepsinogen is an inactive precursor of pepsin, a digestive enzyme produced in the stomach that is activated by stomach acid to break down proteins in food.
Hydrochloric Acid
A strong, corrosive acid consisting of hydrogen and chlorine, notably present in gastric juice.
- Recognize the chief origins and functions of enzymes involved in digestion.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the chief origins and functions of enzymes involved in digestion.