WAEC Biology 2006 Question 33

Question 33

Animal Nutrition

If an enzyme works best in an acid medium, in which of the following parts of the human gut is the pH best for enzyme activities? In the

  1. A.ileum, pH 9.0
  2. B.stomach, pH 2.0
  3. C.duodenum, pH 7.0
  4. D.mouth cavity; pH 8.0
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Answer: B (stomach, pH 2.0)

Explanation

The stomach contains hydrochloric acid and has a pH of about 2, the only acid region listed.