Pepsinogen is converted into pepsin by
A) low pH.
B) chyme.
C) enterokinase.
D) trypsinogen.
E) amylase from the salivary glands.

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Pepsinogen is a precursor to pepsin, which is the active enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach. Pepsinogen is activated by low pH levels found in the stomach, which is why it is converted into pepsin when it is in this environment.

Pepsinogen Is Converted into Pepsin by