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Which enzyme begins protein digestion in the stomach?

Answer: Pepsin.

  • A Amylase
  • B Pepsin
  • C Lipase
  • D Trypsin

Correct answer: B. Pepsin

Explanation: Pepsin is the main protein-digesting enzyme in the stomach. It is activated from pepsinogen by HCl.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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