Practice mode Digestion

Into what does pepsin break down proteins?

Correct answer A. Polypeptides (peptones)

Explanation

Pepsin is an endopeptidase that hydrolyses peptide bonds inside protein molecules, producing shorter polypeptides. Final digestion to amino acids happens in the small intestine.

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