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When hydrochloric acid (HCl) combines with pepsinogen in the stomach, it forms?

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When hydrochloric acid (HC) combines with pepsinogen in the stomach, it forms which breaks down which macromolecule? A.leptin, fat B. amylase, carbohydrate C.pepsin, protein D.insulin, glucose

Solution

C. Pepsin, protein

The inactive molecule pepsinogen is cleaved in a strongly acidic environment (HCl), this yields the active enzyme, pepsin

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