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The enzyme pepsin is formed from pepsinogen through the action of ________.
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The enzyme pepsin is formed from pepsinogen through the action of ________.

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In the digestive process, the pepsinogen excreted by the walls of the stomach forms the necessary enzyme pepsin when it mixes with hydrochloride acid in the stomach's gastric juices. Pepsin is crucial in breaking down proteins.
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