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Pepsin acts in

1. Basic medium
2. Acidic medium
3. Neutral medium
4. All types of media

Correct answer: Acidic medium

Solution

Pepsin is a stomach protease that becomes active in low pH conditions. Its optimal activity is in an acidic medium, which helps it digest proteins efficiently.

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