Practice mode Enzymes

Trypsin acts in the small intestine, where its optimum pH is ____.

Correct answer A. slightly alkaline, about 8

Explanation

Pancreatic juice contains bicarbonate, making the duodenal contents slightly alkaline, matching trypsin's optimum near pH 8. In acidic conditions its activity falls sharply.

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