Protein Structure | MCQs

Explanation

Most proteins are made up of 20 different amino acids.

These 20 amino acids are commonly referred to as the standard or proteinogenic amino acids.

While other amino acids exist, they are not typically found in the primary structure of proteins that make up most living organisms.

Explanation

• Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme produced by the chief cells in the stomach lining.
• It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, initiating protein digestion in the acidic environment of the stomach.