Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?

a. Amylase
b. Pepsin
c. Chyme
d. Lysozyme


b. Pepsin

Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach.

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Which of the following has not been shown to slow down the signs of aging in humans?

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A veterinary hospital had an outbreak of Salmonella infantis. Within the facility, how can Salmonella be spread?

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