Pepsin hydrolyzes protein to yield:
Correct answer: C. Peptones and polypeptide
- A. Acylglycerols
- B. Amino acids
- C. Peptones and polypeptide
- D. Dipeptides
Explanation
Pepsin break down proteins into smaller fragments called peptones and polypeptides.
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