In the stomach, protein is digested by:
A) amino transporters and aminopeptidase.
B) hydrochloric acid and salivary proteases.
C) pepsin and pancreatic proteases.
D) salivary proteases and pepsin.
E) hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Protein digestion in the stomach is primarily carried out by the enzyme pepsin, which is activated by the acidic environment created by hydrochloric acid. Therefore, the correct choice is E, which includes both hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

In the Stomach, Protein Is Digested By