{"id":54278,"date":"2024-04-16T00:07:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=54278"},"modified":"2024-04-16T00:07:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:07:27","slug":"pepsin-is-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/pepsin-is-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Pepsin is a"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Hormone&#8221; option2=&#8221;Enzyme&#8221; option3=&#8221;Vitamin&#8221; option4=&#8221;Mineral&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is B. Enzyme.<\/p>\n<p>Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. It is produced in the stomach and secreted into the stomach lumen, where it helps to digest food. Pepsin is a protease, which means that it breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bonds that hold them together. 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