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Cleaves proteins into smaller polypeptides
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What is pepsin secreted by?
chief cells
Location and function of pepsin?
pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme present in the gastric glands.it hydrolyses proteins into peptones.
What digestive enzyme does not function in high pH?
Pepsin
What parts of the human body does pepsin come from?
Pepsin is a digestive protease released by the chief cells in the stomach that functions to degrade food proteins into peptides
What is the function of HCI?
coverts pepsinogen to pepsin Destroys bacteria
State where in the digestive system you would find pepsin?
Pepsin is a digestive protease (EC 3.4.23.1) released by the chief cells in the stomach that functions to degrade food proteins into peptides. From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsin
Which cells secrete Pepsin?
Pepsin is a digestive enzyme released by the chief cells in the stomach. It breaks down proteins into smaller fragments to prepare the body for digestion.
In which organ is pepsin active?
Pepsin is an enzyme found in the stomach.It breaks proteins down into peptides.Pepsinogen:* is an inactive enzyme, so it doesn't digest the cells in the lining of the stomach. * is converted to pepsin by acid in the stomach * is secreted by cells in the lining of the stomach by zymogen (or chief) cells.
Can pepsin and trypsin function in the same environment-?
no they can not because they at completely different pH levels.
If pepsin and trypsin had to function together what pH would produce the highest activity?
It will function at about around the pH of 2.5.
Name the most important enzyme in gastric juice and explain its function?
pepsin
In which Organ of the digestive system does pepsin works?
Breaks down the proteins into peptide chains
