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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question

Question

The enzyme pepsin is active in which part of the digestive system?
Options
A Mouth
B Stomach
Correct Answer
C Small intestine
D Large intestine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pepsin is a gastric enzyme that works in the stomach to break down proteins into peptides.

Hint

It requires an acidic environment to function.

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