Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding Pepsin

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding pepsin?

• A) This enzyme is activated by irreversible covalent modification.
• B) This enzyme is classified as a hydrolase.
• C) This enzyme is highly active at neutral pH.
• D) This enzyme is secreted in response to protein ingestion.
• E) This enzyme has a specificity for cleavage at aromatic amino acids.

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