Question
State the function of Renin enzymes during digestion in the stomach?
Answer
Renin is an enzyme produced in the stomach of infant mammals, including humans, and plays a role in the digestion of milk. Its primary function is to curdle or coagulate milk proteins, particularly casein, in the stomach, making it easier for other digestive enzymes, such as pepsin, to break down these proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. This curdling process helps infants digest the proteins in milk more efficiently.
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