The enzyme that begins protein digestion in the stomach is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that begins protein digestion in the stomach is:
A. Chymotrypsin
B. Pepsin
C. Carboxypeptidase
D. Trypsin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pepsin, activated from pepsinogen by HCl, initiates protein digestion in the stomach, breaking proteins into smaller peptides. Trypsin and chymotrypsin are pancreatic enzymes active in the small intestine. Carboxypeptidase is also pancreatic. Pepsin is an endopeptidase active at acidic pH.

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