Which of the following events occurs because of the low pH of the stomach?

A. activation of salivary amylase
B. enhanced carbohydrate digestion
C. proper environment for functioning of pepsin
D. protein synthesis
E. lipid digestion


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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