Question

Proteins are digested in the small intestine by the action of pepsin.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Digestion of proteins:

1. Digestion of proteins begins in the stomach with the help of the enzyme pepsin which breaks down the peptide bonds.
2. Then partly digested food moves into the small intestine where there are pancreatic enzymes and intestinal juices.
3. Chemical reactions include enzymes like trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase to convert the protein into smaller peptides, and after that amino acids are aided by peptidases, and these free amino acids can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Final answer: The given statement is false.