What would you predict would happen to pancreatic enzymes if they were introduced to the stomach?
Correct answer: B. Their function would decrease due to decreased pH
- A. Their function would decrease due to increased pH
- B. Their function would decrease due to decreased pH
- C. Their function would increase due to decreased proton concentration
- D. Their function would increase due to decreased pH
Explanation
The optimum pH for pancreatic enzymes if pH 5-10, whereas the pH in the stomach is around 1-2, so function decreases as the enzymes can be denatured.
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