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Pepsin and trypsin both are protein digesting enzymes. Pepsin acts in__medium and trypsin in medium.

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To answer the question regarding the mediums in which pepsin and trypsin act, we can break down the information as follows: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Enzymes**: Recognize that both pepsin and trypsin are proteolytic enzymes, meaning they are involved in the digestion of proteins. 2. **Location of Action**: - **Pepsin**: Understand that pepsin is secreted in the stomach. This is crucial because the environment of the stomach is highly acidic. ...
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  • Trypsin acts on

    A
    proteins in acidic medium
    B
    proteins in alkaline medium
    C
    dipeptides in acidic medium
    D
    dipeptides in alkaline medium
  • Which enzyme initiates protein digestion?

    A
    Pepsin
    B
    Trypsin
    C
    Aminopeptidase
    D
    Carboxypeptidase
  • Pepsin acts best at pH

    A
    2
    B
    7
    C
    9
    D
    none of the above
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