Meanings
A digestive enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
ایک ہاضمہ کا خامرہ جو معدے میں پیدا ہوتا ہے اور پروٹین کو چھوٹے پیپٹائیڈز میں توڑتا ہے۔
پیپسن
pepsin
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- pepsin activity
- pepsin secretion
- pepsinogen conversion
Example Sentences
Pepsin plays a crucial role in the digestion of proteins.
پیپسن پروٹین کی ہاضمے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔
Pepsin protein ki haazme mein ahm kirdar ada karta hai.
The secretion of pepsin is regulated by the presence of food in the stomach.
پیپسن کا اخراج معدے میں خوراک کی موجودگی سے منظم ہوتا ہے۔
Pepsin ka akhraj maida mein khuraak ki maujoodgi se munazzam hota hai.
Pepsinogen is converted into pepsin in the acidic environment of the stomach.
پیپسنوجن معدے کے تیزابی ماحول میں پیپسن میں تبدیل ہوتا ہے۔
Pepsinogen maida ke tezabi mahol mein pepsin mein tabdeel hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'pepsin' as the 'peppy' enzyme that helps you digest proteins.
Imagine a chef in a stomach, breaking down meat into smaller pieces.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pepsin" — digestive enzyme
First known use: 19th century
The term 'pepsin' originates from the Greek word 'pepsis' which means 'digestion.' It was first isolated and named in the 19th century as scientists began to understand digestive processes.