Asked by Ivannanda Falahandhika on May 08, 2024
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Which of the following enzymes functions at the lowest pH?
A) Salivary amylase
B) Pancreatic amylase
C) Pepsin
D) Trypsin
E) Dipeptidase
Lowest Ph
Describes the most acidic condition in a given set, generally a pH value close to 0, indicating high hydrogen ion concentration.
Pepsin
An enzyme produced in the stomach that initiates protein digestion by breaking down proteins into peptides.
- Identify the functions of various digestive enzymes and the conditions they require for optimum activity.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pepsin functions in the stomach where the pH is very acidic, typically around pH 1.5 to 2. This is significantly lower than the pH levels where the other listed enzymes operate.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the functions of various digestive enzymes and the conditions they require for optimum activity.