Chemical digestion of protein begins in the stomach, where _____ denatures proteins and _____ begins to digest them into smaller pieces.

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Hydrochloric acid denatures proteins in the stomach, breaking the chemical bonds that hold the protein molecule together. Pepsinogen is then converted into the active enzyme, pepsin, which begins to break down the protein into smaller peptide fragments. Therefore, the best choice is B - hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

Chemical Digestion of Protein Begins in the Stomach, Where _____