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What convert inactive pepsinogen into active pepsin?



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Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) converts inactive pepsinogen into an active pepsin. HCL also kills harmful pathogens or particles  in our food when it reaches the stomach through the gastrointestinal duct.
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HCl (hydrochloric acid)

Explanation:

HCl (hydrochloric acid) aids in chemical digestion in the stomach.

Most proteins begin digestion in the stomach. Cells of the stomach secrete the inactive zymogen pepsinogen, which is an enzyme that is activated by HCl. In its active form, pepsinogen is called pepsin. Pepsin breaks the peptide bonds that link amino acids.
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There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the particular case. Some people may be able to convert inactive pepsinogen into active pepsin while others may not be able to do so. Some people may need more time than others to do this, and some people may have a stronger desire to eat food that has pepsin present. Ultimately, the case is up to the individual chef to decide what they are able to do with their pepsinogen.
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Hydrochloric acid (HCl), another component of the gastric juice, plays a crucial role in creating the pH required for pepsin activity. Parietal cells produce HCl by secreting hydrogen and chloride ions. When pepsinogen and hydrochloric acid exist together in the gastric juice, pepsin takes its active form.
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