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Which organ of the body produces the enzyme pepsin?

Which organ of the body produces the enzyme pepsin? Correct Answer Stomach

  • Pepsin is produced by the cells that are present in the stomach's lining
  • It is a very important enzyme as it breaks down the complex proteins found in daily food into smaller peptides
  • It is known as a protease enzyme because it works only on proteins in the body
  • Pepsin works best in acidic conditions which is why the stomach also produces acid to help it breakdown proteins

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