Which Statement Regarding Pepsin Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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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Definitions:

Liquidation

The process of converting assets into cash or cash equivalents by selling them, often used to pay off debts or in closing down a business.

Capital Deficiency

A financial situation where a company’s liabilities exceed its assets, indicating potential insolvency.

Schedule of Cash Payments

Schedule of Cash Payments is a detailed plan that outlines all expected cash payments to be made by a business over a specific period.

Noncash Assets

Resources such as real estate, machinery, patents, and trademarks that are not readily convertible into cash.