Tip - What Is the Function of Pepsin in Digestion? | eHow

You cut into a juicy pork chop, swallow each bite and don't give the meal a second thought. You may forget the meat once it slips down your throat, but your stomach is hard at work digesting the hunk of protein. An enzyme called pepsin, found in the gastric juices, plays an essential role in breaking down proteins found in meat, eggs, dairy and...