What is the function of pepsin?

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Maury · Answer 1 · 2018-10-16T14:31:26+0000

Pepsin Enzyme Function. ... Pepsin is an enzyme -- specifically, it's a proteolytic enzyme, meaning it helps digest proteins. Cells in the stomach secrete pepsin to help you digest the protein that you consume in food.May 8, 2015

Danjfoley · Answer 2 · 2018-10-21T01:03:26+0000

Pepsin is a (proteolytic) enzyme that helps digest protein. Cells that are located in the stomach secrete pepsin to help you break down the protein that is in the food you eat.

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