What is the main site of protein digestion? (2021)

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What is the main site of protein digestion? (2021)
  1. Mouth
  2. Stomach
  3. Small intestine
  4. Large intestine

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main site of protein digestion? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand that proteins are large molecules made up of smaller units called amino acids.
  • Step 2: Know that protein digestion starts in the stomach.
  • Step 3: In the stomach, an enzyme called pepsin is released.
  • Step 4: Pepsin breaks down the proteins into smaller pieces called peptides.
  • Step 5: These peptides can then be further digested in the small intestine.
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