Question

What is the function of the enzyme 'pepsin' in the digestion process

Answer 1

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme present in stomach which helps in digestion of proteins.. it becomes active or works due to presence of HCL.

Answer 2

A protein digesting enzyme called pepsin, is secreted by the walls of the inner lining of the stomach. Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks pepsin into smaller peptides.