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Which one of the following enzymes carries on the initial step in the digestion of milk in humans?

  1. A
    Trypsin
  2. B
    Pepsin
  3. C
    Rennin
  4. D
    Lipase

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In human adults, milk protein (casein) is initially digested by pepsin in the stomach. Rennin is an enzyme found in the gastric juice of infants for milk digestion, but its presence in adults is negligible.

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Which one of the following enzymes carries on the initial step in the digestion of milk in humans?
A
Trypsin
B
Pepsin
C
Rennin
D
Lipase

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