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Here are the key steps in the digestion of proteins in the stomach: 1. Proteins in the food are broken down into smaller fragments called proteoses and peptones in the stomach. 2. This is done by the action of the enzyme pepsin present in gastric juice. 3. Pepsin is secreted in the stomach in an inactive form called pepsinogen. 4. It is activated by the hydrochloric acid (HCl) secreted by the stomach. 5. The acidic environment and churning motion of the stomach help in the digestion of proteins. 6
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