Which of the Following Statements Regarding Pepsin Is True

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding pepsin is true?

• A) It is secreted by parietal cells in gastric pits.
• B) It is secreted as an inactive proenzyme.
• C) It accomplishes most of the digestion of dietary protein.
• D) It is permanently denatured by a pH less than 4.0.

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