Pepsin requires ____________ to become active.

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Pepsin requires a low pH to become active, as it is most active in the acidic environment of the stomach. It also requires partial denaturation of proteins, which is facilitated by the acidic pH, to effectively break down the proteins. Additionally, pepsin is initially produced as a zymogen called pepsinogen, which requires activation to become pepsin. This activation is also facilitated by the acidic environment of the stomach. Therefore, all of the conditions listed are required for pepsin to become active.

Pepsin Requires ____________ to Become Active