What reaction does pepsin catalyze?

A. Breakdown of proteins into peptides
B. Breakdown of starches into disaccharides
C. Breakdown of glucose to glycerol
D. Breakdown of fats to fatty acids
E. Breakdown of dipeptides to amino acids


Answer: A

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