Practice mode Digestion

What is the role of rennin in the stomach of infants?

Correct answer C. It coagulates soluble milk protein so it stays longer in the stomach

Explanation

Rennin converts soluble caseinogen into insoluble casein, curdling the milk. The curd remains longer in the stomach, giving pepsin more time to digest it.

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