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Which enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing the bonds formed by aromatic amino acids in the stomach?
Which enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing the bonds formed by aromatic amino acids in the stomach?
- Rennin
- Elastase
- Gelatinase
- Pepsin (correct)
What is the function of rennin in protein digestion?
What is the function of rennin in protein digestion?
- Act as an activator for other pancreatic enzymes
- Hydrolyze peptide bonds formed by basic amino acids
- Coagulate milk proteins (correct)
- Hydrolyze peptide bonds formed by small amino acids
Which enzyme is activated by enteropeptidase and acts as an activator for other inactive pancreatic enzymes?
Which enzyme is activated by enteropeptidase and acts as an activator for other inactive pancreatic enzymes?
- Trypsin (correct)
- Elastase
- Gelatinase
- Chymotrypsin
What is the optimum pH for the action of chymotrypsin?
What is the optimum pH for the action of chymotrypsin?
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Which organ produces rennin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase?
Which organ produces rennin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase?
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What is the function of rennin in protein digestion?
What is the function of rennin in protein digestion?
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Which enzyme is responsible for activating all other inactive pancreatic enzymes?
Which enzyme is responsible for activating all other inactive pancreatic enzymes?
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What is the optimum pH for the action of pepsin in the stomach?
What is the optimum pH for the action of pepsin in the stomach?
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Which organ secretes the enzyme gelatinase for protein digestion?
Which organ secretes the enzyme gelatinase for protein digestion?
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What is the main function of chymotrypsin in protein digestion?
What is the main function of chymotrypsin in protein digestion?
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