Question 29
Animal NutritionWhich of the following pH values is the best for the action of the enzymes — renin and pepsin in the stomach?
- A.pH2
- B.pH7
- C.pH8
- D.pH9
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Answer: A (pH2)
Explanation
The stomach is strongly acidic because of hydrochloric acid; pepsin and rennin work best at about pH 2.