Which Statement Best Summarizes the Digestion of Proteins

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the digestion of proteins?

• A)Amine groups are removed from all amino acids.
• B)All peptide linkages are hydrolyzed to produce a mixture of amino acids.
• C)Proteins are denatured by stomach acid.
• D)Amino acids are combined to produce proteins or enzymes.
• E)none of the above

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