Which of the following is a protein digesting enzyme produced in the stomach?

🔑Key Points:
-Pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme produced in the stomach.
-It is secreted by the gastric glands in an inactive form called pepsinogen, which is then activated by the acidic environment of the stomach.
-The primary function of pepsin is to break down proteins into smaller peptides, which can then be further digested in the small intestine.
-This enzyme is crucial for the digestive process, allowing for the efficient absorption of nutrients.

🔴Additional Information:
-Maltase is an enzyme that breaks down maltose into glucose, and is not involved in protein digestion.
-HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) is produced in the stomach and creates an acidic environment but is not an enzyme.
-Enterokinase is an enzyme produced in the small intestine that activates trypsinogen to trypsin, aiding in protein digestion in the small intestine.
-Pepsin works best in the highly acidic environment of the stomach, which is maintained by the secretion of hydrochloric acid