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Which pancreatic enzyme digests proteins in the small intestine?

A Amylase
B Lipase
C Trypsin
D Pepsin

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Trypsin is a serine protease secreted by the pancreas (as trypsinogen) that cleaves proteins in the small intestine. Pepsin works in the stomach.

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