chandler35 chandler35
  • 24-09-2018
  • Biology
contestada

Which enzyme is likely to be the most active in the acidic environment of the stomach?

Respuesta :

sethpugsley2 sethpugsley2
  • 24-09-2018

Stomach acid  activates an enzyme called pepsinogen which then becomes pepsin that is secreted by the stomach wall. This enzyme is only active within the pH range of 3.0 to 5.0 and requires the acid to maintain that pH.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Orange juice is a solution that contains citric acid, which gives orange juice an approximate pH of 3.5. Which substance is more acidic than orange juice?
how big is a ziggurat?
how did americans feel about the future of their new government in 1790
Which of these sentences contains a coordinate conjunction? A. Astronauts bounce about from wall to wall, flying! B. Weightlessness can sometimes be downright u
One trait a plant can have is either red leaves (R) or brown leaves (r). Another trait is tall stems (T) or short stems (t). A plant used in a dihybrid cross ha
ls 0.5 equal to 0.500
What is the Galaxy we live in called?
Explain how diabetes can affect two other human body systems.
What does the body do during the exhaustion phase of the GAS model? It prepares to fight danger or run from it. It identifies the primary source of danger. It s
Who was the Hellenistic (Greek) mathematician who invented the compound pulley and is known for his work with the laws governing simple machines? A. Pythagoras