Which of the following enzymes is/are released in stomach for protein digestion?
1. Chymotrypsin 2. Trypsin 3. Pepsin Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A1, 2 and 3
- BOnly 2 and 3
- COnly 3
- DOnly 1 and 2
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Correct answer: (c) Only 3
Explanation
Pepsin is secreted in the stomach (as pepsinogen by chief cells, activated in acidic pH) for protein digestion.
Trypsin and chymotrypsin are pancreatic enzymes released into the duodenum, not the stomach.