Which of the Following Is Not True About Pepsin

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about pepsin?

• A) Amino acid chains are the digestive products of its action.
• B) Pepsin works best in an alkaline environment.
• C) Acid activates pepsin.
• D) Pepsin acts on food in the stomach.

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Definitions:

Mylohyoid

A muscle in the floor of the mouth that supports the tongue and elevates the hyoid bone.

Pectoralis Group

A group of muscles located on the chest, including the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, important for the movement of the shoulder.

Ventral Surface

The front or belly side of the body in animals, opposite of the dorsal surface.

Spinous Processes

Projections of the vertebrae that can be felt through the skin along the midline of the back, serving as attachment points for muscles and ligaments.