alleryWhich enzyme begins the digestion of proteins in the stomach?
APepsin
BAmylase
CLipase
DMaltase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Pepsin
Gastric acid converts inactive pepsinogen into pepsin, which starts breaking down proteins.
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