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Pepsin is an enzyme which is secreted by Zymogen cells of the stomach. First it is secreted in an inactive form called Pepsinogen. After that Hydrochloric acid (HCl) activates it into pepsin. FUNCTION:
Its function is to hydrolyse the proteins to yield peptide.
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What is the enzyme called that acts upon the substrate pepsin?
food acted up on by the enzyme for pepsin
In the stomach the protein is digested by?
That is a proteolytic enzyme. Name of the enzyme is pepsin. It is secreted as inactive pepsinogen, which become active when it comes in contact with the hydrochloric acid, in the stomach.
Which enzyme breaks down protein?
Pepsin is the enzyme that breaks proteins into peptides.
What enzyme begins the breakdown of protein?
HCL (hydrochloric acid) begins digestion in stomach.
What is pepsin secreted by?
chief cells
What is the cheapest source of Pepsin?
pepsi Pepsi initially was created as a digestion enhancer but it no longer contains pepsin. You can get pepsin from a pharmacy. Usually they are key ingredients in digestive helpers.
Is there another source for pepsin?
It's is derived from pig's stomach.
What food does pepsin begin to breakdown?
Pepsin begins the digetion of Protein. Pepsin is found in the stomach.
In an experiment of Pepsin and BAPNA is pepsin the substrate?
Bapna is the substrate that the enzyme, pepsin, is action on.
Which enzyme works best in alkaline conditions?
Pepsin in the stomach
Where is pepsin produced What is the effect of pepsin on protein?
Pepsin is produced in the stomach. Pepsin is an enzyme that digests (hydrolyses) proteins into smaller polypeptide molecules.
Is pepsin a carbohydrate?
No, pepsin is a protein digestive enzyme.
What enzyme contained in gastric juice?
Protease (pepsin) plus hydrochloric acid
Which is not found in the mouth pepsin or ptyalin?
Pepsin is not found in mouth!
What are the differences between pepsin and pepsinogen?
pepsinogen makes pepsin
Pepsin is an enzyme released by the?
pepsin is a enzyme secreted by the gastric glands
Are pepsin and trypsin classified as sugars?
pepsin and trypsin are classified as proteins
