The enzyme of the gastric juice that digests protein is
- A. amylase
- B. lipase
- C. maltase
- D. pepsin
Explanation
Pepsin breaks proteins into peptides in the strongly acidic stomach, working best near pH 2. Amylase and maltase handle carbohydrates and cannot function at such acidity.
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