Which of the following statements describes pepsin?

D. It begins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach

A. It neutralizes stomach acid in the duodenum

B. It emulsifies fats in the small intestine

C. It breaks down starch into maltose in the mouth

D. It begins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach

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181.
Which of the following statements describes pepsin?
Correct Answer: D. It begins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach
One-liner
Pepsin is a gastric enzyme that begins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach.
182.
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Correct Answer: B. Absorption of water
One-liner
The primary function of the large intestine is the absorption of water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter.
183.
Starch is hydrolyzed into maltose by _?
Correct Answer: D. Both B and C
One-liner
Starch is hydrolyzed into maltose by both diastase and ptyalin.