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Which enzyme works in alkaline pH?

Correct answer: D. Pancreatic lipase

  • A. Pepsin
  • B. Sucrose
  • C. Enterokinase
  • D. Pancreatic lipase

Explanation

The function of the pancreatic juice is to digest and break down large sugars, fats, and starches into smaller assimilable molecules. These enzymes are alkaline. Hence, their optimum pH level is 7-14. The alkaline pH helps to activate the pancreatic enzymes secreted by the acinar cells.

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