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Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 44 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4950)
Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?
- Amylase
- Pepsin
- Lipase
- Trypsin
Ans → (b)Pepsin
Explanation → Pepsin is the main proteolytic enzyme in the stomach.
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