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Which enzyme is responsible for triggering the lowering of the pH during protein digestion? A. Carboxylase A B. Trypsin C. Chymotrypsin D. Secretin

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter36: Digestion And Human Nutrition

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Which enzyme is responsible for triggering the lowering of the pH during protein digestion?

	A.	Carboxylase A
	B.	Trypsin
	C.	Chymotrypsin
	D.	Secretin

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