Register

The enzyme pepsin is formed from pepsinogen through the action of ________.

The enzyme pepsin is formed from pepsinogen through the action of ________.
asked 217k views
1 vote
The enzyme pepsin is formed from pepsinogen through the action of ________.

asked
User Hennessy
by
8.2k points

1 Answer

6 votes
In the digestive process, the pepsinogen excreted by the walls of the stomach forms the necessary enzyme pepsin when it mixes with hydrochloride acid in the stomach's gastric juices. Pepsin is crucial in breaking down proteins.
answered
User TDJoe
by
8.5k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User Anyelina
asked Dec 27, 2024 217k views
Inhibitory peptides are released from pepsinogen by _______, freeing the fully active enzyme pepsin
Anyelina asked Dec 27, 2024
by Anyelina
8.0k points
1 answer
1 vote
217k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Two methods of active transport
How can paleontologists help us understand the past
Link Copied!