UPPCS 2020 Pre

मानव शरीर में प्रोटीन का पाचन निम्नलिखित में से किस अंग में प्रारंभ होता है? In human body, the digestion of protein begins in which of the following organs?

Verified Answer
A. यकृत / Liver
B. मुँह / Mouth
C. छोटी आंत / Small intestine
D. आमाशय / Stomach

Explanation:

Protein digestion begins in the stomach, where the enzyme pepsin, activated by hydrochloric acid, breaks down proteins into smaller polypeptides. Further digestion occurs in the small intestine.