The strong hydrochloric acid present in the gastric juice denatures proteins and activates ________,a protein digesting enzyme.

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Pepsin is the only enzyme listed that is specifically activated by the presence of strong hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Trypsin and chymotrypsin are produced and activated in the small intestine, and lipase and amylase are enzymes involved in the digestion of fats and carbohydrates, respectively.

The Strong Hydrochloric Acid Present in the Gastric Juice Denatures